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I first got to know Steve Lockwood, the guy now running for county commissioner, about 20 years ago. We started out skiing together. We branched off in different directions since neither of us could ski worth a darn. I have been constantly amazed at his energy and involvement in a wide number of community events and projects over those years.

He gets involved because he wants to use his talents and experience to leave behind a better community for all of us and the many citizens who will follow us. He sums this up on his website when he says, “I am running for Bonner County commissioner to promote our prosperity while protecting our rural quality of life.” Isn’t that what we all want for Bonner County?

He made me understand that the last thing you need running local governments are ideologues. Politics at that level should be minimal. What we should be looking for are experienced, trained, professional managers who have the ability to communicate and work with all the citizens, businesses and organizations within our community. These skills should be combined with a firm understanding of the law and all the institutions we need to deal with.

To me, that is really reinforced by the fact that he is endorsed by a couple of retired county commission chairmen.

Let’s put Steve in office and make him work even harder for us.

GARY DEANER

Sandpoint