Jim Woodward truly cares for our community

Now retired, I was privileged to serve the city of Sandpoint in the Parks and Rec Department for over 35 years. It was in this capacity that I met and became friends with Jim Woodward and his awesome wife Brenda.  

When the city was rebuilding the Memorial Field grandstands project, Jim volunteered his resources to completely demolish and remove the old structure, saving the project thousands of dollars.  

When I ordered the new scoreboard for Memorial Field and learned that installation was way more than I bargained for I called Jim in a panic and he dropped everything to make it happen.

When the 13 old and rotting wooden pilings marking the shallows of Dog Beach (and critical to the Long Bridge Swim) became a safety hazard Jim offered to remove and replace with steel pilings that will outlast us all. Again saving taxpayers thousands of dollars.

All of these projects took place well prior to Jim's political service.  He had nothing to gain but helping the community.  As our senator he is consistent in keeping us informed through community meetings and informative articles in the media. I hope that someday Jim considers throwing his hat in the race for governor.  

KIM WOODRUFF

Sandpoint