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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?
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jazzyvandal on March 31 at 11:24 a.m.
Good choice, he seems qualified for the job.
Phaedrus on March 31 at 12:01 p.m.
Don Soltman is a very good choice.
MikeK on March 31 at 1:00 p.m.
Sue Thilo has been a great NI representative on the board - incredibly dedicated, smart, and thoughtful regarding education’s place in a community. Don Soltman will serve very well as Sue’s replacement. He has been a major reason why Kootenai Health is one of the best run organizations, public or private, around.
Duffer on March 31 at 1:44 p.m.
Yes, I thought he was the best candidate when their names were thrown in the hat a month or so ago. Good choice, Guv!
Howard_Martinson on March 31 at 8:45 p.m.
Good choice. Don’s very smart and a class act.