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As member of a diminishing demographic ­— “old white men” — I’ve recently come to the conclusion that it is way past time for us to give progressive women a chance to get things done. Lord knows they can’t do any worse. After viewing the farce of the aforementioned“old white men”’ in the Senate Judiciary hearings and the shenanigans in Boise it is apparent that we need more women in public office.

The only exception to a woman in every office is my choice for Legislative District 1 state representative, seat B, Stephen Howlett. His opponent has consistently shown himself to only represent a relatively small percentage of the population. Stephen Howlett will do his best to represent all the citizens of Bonner and Boundary counties. Stephen will do everything he can do for the greatest good for the greater number. Not like some elected officials who only vote as they’re told by their PACs.

Stephen Howlett will be an excellent addition to the Legislature. He supports a living wage, a fully funded public school education, protecting our public lands, open and transparent government, and, defending our civil rights.

Make sure you are registered and vote for Stephen Howlett, LD 1, State Representative, Seat B on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Remember, you can do early voting now or apply for an absentee ballot if you can’t get to the polls on Election Day.

GIL BEYER

Sandpoint