Duquette, Schreiber will keep Sandpoint real

Recently I was able to attend a forum where three of the candidates for Sandpoint City Council had an opportunity to share about their goals for serving in the role of council member. I was inspired by both Kyle Schreiber, a relative newcomer to Sandpoint, and Pam Duquette, a long-time resident of Sandpoint.

Kyle pledges transparency and responsiveness to citizens, using tax dollars to support the city (street, sidewalk, waste treatment repairs) and its infrastructure, and focusing on affordable workforce housing.

Pam wants to see more citizen involvement using more hands on WORKSHOPS (most “workshops” in the city have been presentations, not workshops), restarting advisory committees (trees, bike/ped paths…), broadened communication and transparency. She also would like to assist with decisions about sustainable development including achievable housing for our workforce and protection of urban forests, green spaces, and waterways. Also, she wants safe travel for all with upkeep for roads, sidewalks, and pedestrian paths.

These two candidates have my support and will bring new blood to the council. It is a bit of a thankless job but these two are willing to throw themselves into these roles to help Sandpoint stay focused using citizen input.

As Pam says, “keep Sandpoint real.”

With deep respect for these candidates.

ANN GIANTVALLEY

Sandpoint