Horton deserves your vote for District 1 commission seat

| May 10, 2020 1:00 AM

We live in challenging times. Between the devastation of the virus and ensuing economic challenges we can expect our county will need commissioners who know what they are doing.

In February, I had a two-hour face-to-face discussion with Sagle’s Butch Horton concerning his possible run for the Bonner County commissioner position currently held by Stephen Bradshaw. Several phone calls followed this lunch meeting for me to better understand his position on important Bonner County issues.

A University of Idaho graduate, retired Navy special operator and successful businessman, this individual is blessed with a huge dose of common sense and proven leadership ability. He listens carefully and has a keen interest in all-natural resource issues affecting our county as well as the importance of the wise use of public tax dollars, the importance of adequate funding for public education and responsible land use planning.

Bottom line, he is a well-rounded conservative, staunch supporter of the Second Amendment who understands the importance of the management of Idaho’s public lands for public use.

I intend to vote for Butch in the primary and if you are a Bonner County sportsman, F4WM member/supporter or a voter who is hesitant on whether to vote Bradshaw or Horton take my advice and give this exceptional individual “Butch Horton” your vote! He is dedicated to making Bonner County a better place for us all and deserves to be our next county commissioner.

TONY McDERMOTT

Sagle