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The race for Seat A in District 1 is really not a race at all.

Boundary and Bonner County voters have a simple choice to make. Do we want Representative Heather Scott, a proven stand-up fighter representing us or her opponent, a groaning go-along-to-get-along type not known for independent thinking or being particularly energetic.

Her opponent was nearly booted from his position as the Republican precinct committeeman for Wrenco because he missed nearly 85 percent of the monthly meetings. Only after deciding to run for higher office did his attendance improve.

He publicly complains that “his life isn’t any better” since Rep. Scott was elected. Gee, so now we have a slacker who wants government to make him happy and content? His biggest endorsement is from the outgoing big government District 1 senator with the lowest Freedom Index score of the Legislature? Why settle for that?

We are fortunate to have Rep. Scott fighting for us in Boise. She has been the point of the spear on so many important issues: local concerns like the looming Hi-Test smelter, water adjudication, public land, or statewide issues like permitless carry, pushing back on aggressive taxing districts and crony capitalism.

We, who love Idaho’s rural rugged lifestyle, owe her a huge debt of gratitude for her common sense, fearless stance that has earned Rep. Scott the highest average Freedom Index score of 105 legislators for the past three years. No one else can claim that. She has clearly earned a third term.

KANDY BRUMLEY

Cocolalla