Press: County Needs John Adams

Public Defender John Adams says he has been handed his walking papers from Kootenai County’s Board of Commissioners. There ought to be a law against that, many in our community argue. Kootenai County Commissioners Dan Green, Todd Tondee and Jai Nelson should take a deep breath and find a way to work out whatever difficulties exist and retain Adams, rather than push him out by Sept. 30. Why? Because Adams is among the very best at what he does, with an outstanding track record spanning almost two decades working for the county. His dedication is partly reflected by the fact that he could make far more money in private practice. This isn’t exactly a glamour job, either. When it’s your solemn duty to ensure the rights of people like Joseph Duncan are protected, folks aren’t patting you on the back as you walk down the street or lining up at the bar to buy you a beer/ Coeur d’Alene Press Editorial Board . More here.

Question: Do you think Jai Nelson and the other Kootenai County commissioners are adult enough to admit they made a mistake?