This Cda City Council Most Disappointing In Years

Sun., June 11, 2000

D.F. Oliveria The Spokesman-Revi

Councilmaniac Chris Copstead said - what? That Coeur d’Alene must be pleased with the council because it re-elected Dixie Reid, Ron Edinger and him? C’mon, Chris. With the top three vote-getters winning seats, city elections totally favor incumbents. In fact, I can’t recall the last time an incumbent lost. Lois Land-Albrecht in the early ‘80s? This council is the most disappointing one I’ve seen in 16 years. There are too many hidden agendas. Too much kowtowing to special interests. Too much pettiness. And no one to baby-sit the mayor. Did I miss anything?

Ambulance chasers avoid voters at all costs

None of the five incumbent 1st District judges were opposed in 1998 election bids. Yet, nine legal eagles have applied for the seat of retiring Judge Gary Haman. Whazzap? Don’t they teach guts at law school? … A woman should get that Post Falls City Council vacancy that will be created when Mayor Gus Johnson becomes a county commissioner. Now, the council is male only. Ex-council wannabes Vicki Caughran and Diane Duncan would fill the bill … French Fries on the Side, or “How Long Will the New Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Last?”: 1. Nine days, 2. Three months, 3. Long enough for a good severance package, 4. Until he crosses Hagadone Hospitality, 5. Through Mayor Steve Judy’s term and beyond.

At this point, Walker’s a pleasant surprise

Don’t look now, but Dave Walker is becoming a decent Coeur d’Alene councilmaniac … Sweet Potatoes - to The Red Hot Mommas who won the general division of the Portland Rose Parade. And certainly have brightened many of ours, too .. Quotable Quote: “Hot damn! Yahoo! I’m elated” - Lee Phelps’ reaction after son Josh was called up to play for the Toronto Blue Jays. The ex-Lakeland Higher became the first North Idahoan to reach the bigs … This edition of Hot Potatoes was brought to you by the No. 2,264,807. Or, the number of pennies Lakes Middle School collected for the American Cancer Society. Or, $22,648.07. Saaalute.

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