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In a letter to the editor of the Coeur d’Alene Press, Lou Soumas of Coeur d’Alene writes in part: “In 
these fiscally tight times it is prudent to examine the cost
of (Jim Brannon’s) litigation. I estimate defendants legal cost will be,
county — $30,000, city — $40,000 and Kennedy — $50,000. The city
and county get their money from us, the taxpayers; their costs are
our costs. I would hope that before this is over Councilman
Kennedy’s cost will be borne by our city. If not, what does
this say to anyone seeking public office in Coeur d’Alene, ‘Proceed at your own risk and expense?’ This case will cost the taxpayers at least $120,000. Thank you,
Mr. Brannon, for helping keep my taxes low.” More here.
Question: How much do you think Jim Brannon’s lawsuit will cost the taxpayers (via legal expenses to Kootenai County, the city of Coeur d’Alene, and Councilman Mike Kennedy, who’s now footing his own bills)?
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Sisyphus on September 03 at 4:26 p.m.
We’ll know how much next month when the cost bills are filed. They have 14 days from entry of judgment to file ‘em.
Kage_Mann on September 03 at 4:34 p.m.
Lou’s worried about 120k , when the Education Corridor is going to cost millions for KC taxpayers. Let alone 10 mil for the DeArmond Stimson millsite alone. And an inflated price was paid for it, which seemed outrageous.
Charlie on September 03 at 4:40 p.m.
For the amount of money being spent by all concerned, I could have gone on several “fishing” expeditions and caught more than Brannon will. Money wasted!