Don't get fooled; vote for Woodward

There's an old saying:  “You can fool all people some of the time — you can fool some people all the time — but you can't fool all the people all the time!” It’s not a disgrace to be misled, we are all deceived occasionally: The problem is if we fall for the scam a second time. 

When Jim Woodward was unseated as our Legislative District 1 state senator in the 2022 Republican primary, many of the glossy postcards mailed by his opponent were filled with misleading innuendos and untruths. It is likely that many intelligent voters were misled by this barrage of misleading advertising. Whenever we see name-calling and deceptive advertising — it’s time to be wary.  

I have known Jim Woodward since he attended high school with my two sons — and have known his mother almost that long. I know Jim to be trustworthy, highly intelligent, fiscally astute, honest, hard-working for Idaho voters — and has transparency, integrity and strong family values.

Jim graduated University of Idaho, served over 20 years in the Navy (nuclear submarine), served four productive years as state senator (important committees: Education, Finance and Transportation). Jim is a good financial manager, owns a Sandpoint construction company, and is serving on the Northern Lights Electric Co-op Board.

Jim has continued his dedication to improving our area, volunteering and donating. Talk to Jim's neighbors in Sagle, customers of his business, or respected present and past conservative Republican leaders like Shawn Keough, members of the Northern Lights Co-op, teachers and public school officials, or librarians — find people who know Jim personally. 

Then remember to vote in the Republican Primary on May 21 to return Jim Woodward to Boise as state senator, to work hard for Idaho citizens, not for special interests. Don't be fooled. 

JO LEN EVERHART

Bonners Ferry