Shea delivers thoughtful stewardship on library board

When my son was in the fifth grade, he participated in an accelerated reading program to elevate learning and thinking. A group of parents - activated by a national network - protested the program and convinced the principal to ban the books. One of those banned books was “The Hobbit”.  

Now, 30 years later … here in Sandpoint … a small group of people – again activated by a national agenda - is running for county and city board elections. This is a slippery slope. It is politically motivated and funded by those outside of our community.

Their agenda is not only to restrict freedom and control access but also to disrupt and distract. Disruption and distraction are costly and we, as taxpayers, bear the burden. Look no further than the NIC board debacle and what that has cost in dollars, reputation, and value of a degree. If we want to protect what we love about North Idaho, we need to vote wisely in every election.

On May 16, elect Susan Shea to continue her thoughtful stewardship on the Bonner County library board.

KATHRYN LARSON

Sagle