Candidate pledges to work cooperatively with all

I completely agree with Susan Drumheller‘s editorial “Outside agitators try to turn us against each other."

I grew up here in Bonner County and for over 60 years this has been the home I love. Our county citizens have always been a diverse group, BUT we have always respected each other. Our neighbors are loggers, farmers, back to the landers, retired people, young families, And everything in between. At different times in my life I’ve been  a member of all these groups, but I have never, repeat never, observed the rudeness, divisiveness and demonizing of people who disagree with each other. That is not who we are in Bonner County, and not who we want to become.

As a candidate for county commissioner, I pledge to respect everyone’s viewpoint, I pledge not to waste taxpayer money on lawsuits that should’ve been personal lawsuits with private money, and I pledge to work cooperatively with all the cities and groups in Bonner County. I will work continuously and faithfully to bring unity and mutual respect back to our friendly community, the Bonner County home we all Love.

STEVE JOHNSON

Sagle