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As a transplant from rural Oregon, I’ve been intrigued by living in such different, yet close states. I have lived in Sandpoint for four years (after marrying a Sandpoint native) work remotely for a national company, am a home owner and do not have children.

With the discussion of the levy, I am blown away that anyone would be opposed to such a small and flat levy, in contrast to the negative and detrimental effects a failed levy would have on our community.

First, I am surprised by the lack of options Sandpoint youth have, even with these levies supplementing important programs. Sandpoint youth already have fewer opportunities and activities than most of their peers in other states. How could anyone consider voting no for a levy that in turn would take away all sports, arts and electives?

Second, if the levy were to indeed fail, so would our community, economy and livelihood. Families would move, businesses would fail, real estate values would plummet and Sandpoint would be a ghost town. Personally, my family would move before this all happened. We would sell our home, take our income and no longer support the businesses that support the individuals and provide jobs for our community. Our family would only be one of many to leave and have this impact on the community.

Please vote on March 14th (or before at the Federal Building) to approve the levy for the betterment of our entire community, not just our youth. Be selfish and protect your businesses and real estate by voting

ALI SIGLER

Sandpoint