Let's keep Rognstad as Sandpoint mayor

I’ll turn 40 this month. As a mom, wife, daughter, dog owner, professional, friend, and resident of Sandpoint, I’ve come to learn there are many Sandpoints. With each perspective comes unique representation needs. Our system of local government means we elect one mayor; however, if you want to maintain a strong leadership structure, one choice is clear.

Voting for mayor Shelby Rognstad secures two strong leaders — he and city council president Shannon Williamson. With your vote for Shelby, you will also be voting to keep Shannon Williamson in her current office for two more years.

A vote for Shelby is a vote to maintain a strong leadership structure. To me, Mayor Shelby Rognstad represents leadership as process. As a fourth-generation Idahoan and a committed civil servant, Shelby has been on the inside working within and planning city processes since 2007. This is complex work.

According to Shannon Williamson, “We have a lot at stake in the next four years … they are critical” (Oct. 29 candidate forum). I agree with her on this point. Our current city council and mayor have demonstrated their ability to work within the existing structure to provide the planning processes needed to sustainably support our community and navigate the challenges that lie in our immediate future. Let’s keep it that way — Vote Shelby Rognstad for mayor. Under his leadership, we can secure representation for all of our many Sandpoints.

LIZ WARGO

Sandpoint