District 1A to get new face
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February 19, 2014 |
 A
ten-year triumvirate in North Idaho state
politics will come to an end, as Eric Anderson
(R) Priest Lake, recently announced that he will
not seek a fifth term as Ditrict 1A
representative so that he can focus his efforts
full time on fighting the spread of invasive
zebra and quagga mussels in northern Idaho
waters.
Even before Monday's announcement, he faced a
challenger, and while she said she's not
surprised by Anderson's announcement, Blanchard
biologist and family farmer Heather Scott said
she remains committed to revealing the damages
done to North Idaho residents by Anderson,
District 1B Representative George Eskridge and
District 1 Senator Shawn Keough, who she said
have worked together to foster the rise of big
government at the expense of the independent
spirit and values esteemed by the constituents
they should be serving.
Scott, a Republican, will hold the second of two
Boundary County Community meetings at 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 20 in the extension office
meeting room to share her views, answer your
questions and explain how we can work together
reduce big government.
"In light of the recent announcement that
Representative Anderson is not seeking
re-election, I want to reassure the voters of
District 1 that I am still very focused on my
campaign," Heather said. "His decision does not
come as a surprise to me, based on feedback I
have been receiving at my community meetings.
"It is encouraging that so many people have come
to realize how much harm is being inflicted on
Boundary and Bonner County families by the
legislators who voted for the Idaho Health Care
Insurance Exchange. Residents understand that it
was an unnecessary vote for Obamacare, and now
realize that the only beneficiaries are the
hospital and insurance industries who profit
from federal control of Idaho healthcare. Voters
also realize that Idaho is the only Republican
state in the U.S. that voted for a government
health insurance exchange.
"This awakening is making life difficult for the
incumbents who voted for it. I re-iterate my
platform to repeal the state healthcare
insurance exchange, strengthen state
sovereignty, advance real family values, and
promote term limits.
"I will continue to inform the people of North
Idaho how our legislators’ voting is affecting
District 1. I will also continue to discuss my
platform and plans at my community meetings.
Potential Republican candidates should
understand the core principles of North Idaho
voters. The State Republican platform expresses
these values well. The voters of District 1 have
made it very clear to me that they are tired of
the lack of representation at the state level. I
am humbled by the overwhelming support shown to
me by District 1 voters."
To find out more about Heather and her campaign,
visit
www.voteheatherscott.com. |
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