The total misuse of the recall process is the real villain here. The mayor and council members have not broken any law, or misused their office, nor has any one of them been involved in scandalous behavior. These four people have not neglected their duties, lied, cheated or stolen public property. To the contrary, each has been an exemplary official, diligent and responsible. Together they have made decisions they believe to be wise for the present and future residents of Coeur d’Alene. What more can you ask for? Yet the recall petitioners are working very hard to fire the council members from their low-paying, essentially volunteer jobs because the petitioners disagree with their votes. That’s no way to run a stable democracy. That’s what regular elections are all about/former Idaho state senator Mary Lou Reed/Inlander. More here.

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