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Ellen Weissman is the Democrat of choice running in the primary election for District 1 state representative, Seat A.

Bonner County Democrats have guiding principles that include the belief that Idaho has a responsibility to educate all students for success and that there is a natural resources policy that provides recreational and economic opportunities while protecting our legacy for future generations.

Ellen Weissman understands and supports these principles. She supports the Scotchman Peaks wilderness proposal, and as a former teacher she is concerned about raising the quality of education in Idaho. Her opponent in the primary holds beliefs very different from those of Democrats.

As a teacher she has experience working with young students, and as executive director of the Sandpoint Area Senior Center and DayBreak Center she understands the needs of our aging community.

A mother with two grown daughters, she has degrees in elementary and special education, M.Ed. in educational administration and community education, M.Ed in arts integration in education and curriculum development.

Be sure to cast your vote for Ellen Weissman in the primary election on May 15.

PAT RAMSEY

Sandpoint