Gov. Butch Otter has named a North Idaho health executive to replace a Coeur d'Alene woman on the state Board of Education. Otter on Tuesday appointed Don Soltman of Twin Lakes, vice president for support services at Kootenai Health, the operator of Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. Soltman succeeds Sue Thilo of Coeur d’Alene, whose term expired March 1. Soltman’s term runs through March 2014. His appointment is subject to Idaho Senate confirmation/Idaho Statesman. More here.

Question: Do you approve of Otter's selection of Don Soltman as the North Idaho representative on the Idaho Education Board?