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OPINION: We are all paying KCRCC's bills

by CHRISTA HAZEL/Guest Opinion
| February 2, 2024 1:00 AM

In the stark wintery landscape of North Idaho, a disconcerting trend emerges for local Republicans — one of frivolous government spending that jeopardizes the core fiscal responsibility championed by our platform and way of life. Unfortunately, some of our elected leaders, predominantly Republican, are part of the problem.

Examining the major stories unfolding at North Idaho College, the Kootenai County Assessor's office, and the Community Library Network reveals a pattern of so-called 'fiscal Conservatives' spiraling out of control.

Ronald Reagan's astute insight, "The problem is not that people are taxed too little, the problem is that the government spends too much," resonates deeply among North Idahoans. At NIC, the ongoing legal turmoil and significant financial implications stemming from "frivolous" disputes among elected officials reveals a departure from the principles of limited government intervention and responsible spending advocated by Ronald Reagan.

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