The truth about BCRCC commission endorsement

This is an eyewitness account of what took place during the interview process for endorsing our Bonner County Commissioner, District 2, by the Republican Central Committee.

Person One was dressed neatly in a black pants-suit, passed out six-page answers to their standard questions to each of the 33 interviewers, as well as a professionally done colored flyer that listed her many experiences. She spoke well, listed many relevant experiences including litigation, risk management and government financial experience.

Person Two was dressed in jeans and a long sleeve T-shirt, and had nothing distributed. He mentioned business financial experience and being for freedom.

What stood out to me was the shallowness of the questions. They didn’t really delve into issues relevant to county commissioners, like the huge difference in business and government finances. Consequently, the vote was 11 to 22 in favor of Person Two.

This is what is called a sham or in other words, minds had already been made up in favor of Person Two. Even worse, it was later discovered that Person Two had previously filed bankruptcy. Also, Person One had listed earning a Six Sigma Black Belt meaning she learned management techniques that improve business processes.

Not knowing the above facts, the citizens may vote, only knowing who was endorsed. That is why I am writing this. Please ignore endorsements in this race and vote for someone with proven skills and experience, Person One, incumbent Commissioner Asia Williams on May 19.

MAUREEN PATERSON

Priest River