The biggest mistake I ever made

I regret my decision as mayor of Sandpoint to create a new city position — city administrator. If I had it to do again, I would not go down that path. 

So why do I offer my mea culpa now? I think the November city elections are pivotal in the direction our city goes. Too many assume everything the administration does or proposes is in the best interest of our town. With the exception of the latest Curve conversation, there has been little to no pushback from council. Rarely any questions. Rarely discussion about options. Almost never is an item on the agenda proposed by a council member. The public perceives that the council is a rubber stamp. Some areas of special concern: the council’s lack of action regarding the high turnover rate in the city; the lack of council participation in the creation of the budget and knowledge of the same; and the absence of citizen advisory groups. The tree committee, the ped bike advisory committee, the administrative and public works committees — to name a few. What better way to involve and be in contact with citizens? Active committees are an asset — not a hindrance.

All of this bemoaning brings me to my recommendations for council. I know what it takes to be mayor, and Jeremy Grimm has those qualities and abilities. I know what it takes to be a good council member, and Deb Ruehle, Kyle Schreiber, and Pam Duquette have those qualities and abilities. These are the folks I am voting for. I hope you will, too.

CARRIE LOGAN

Sandpoint