On his Facebook wall, new city of Coeur d'Alene spokesman Keith Erickson posts: "I'm elated to have landed a job I've been pursuing for 17 years: Communications coordinator for the city of Coeur d'Alene. As a reporter, I covered city hall for many years from the "outside." Now a new perspective from the inside. For a city of nearly 50,000 and growing, this position is necessary. I'm happy to take on the challenge.

DFO: Absolute right person for the job.