Stransky Takes GOP Solons To Task

Democrat Cheryl Stransky, who opposes state Rep. Vito Barbieri in a House District 2 race, responds to “the August 21st, Nickels Worth article signed onto by a group of local legislators who voted NO on funding the establishment of a Mental Health Crisis Center, let’s get the facts straight. Many professionals in our community weighed in with commentary and recommendations on the need for a Mental Health Crisis Center for our area.  Kootenai County, which pays for indigent holds with our tax dollars pointed out that the contract they have with Kootenai Health, will double in the next year to over a million dollars. Emergency medical services and law enforcement pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime pay and travel costs to transport people in crisis to facilities outside the area because we lack the space to house and treat them locally. Idaho has the 6th highest suicide rate in the nation. North Idaho’s is the highest in the state. More here.

Question: Who better reflects your position on a mental health center for Kootenai County — Rep. Barbieri (who’s opposed) or Democrat Stransky?