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April 22, 2008

You Can Fight City Hall – And Win

Filed under: Observations — Dan Gookin @ 8:42 am

Too many times in Coeur d’Alene, our Mayor and City Council seem to sit on the “other side” of the people. That’s not the way I’d like to see my community, so I joined with local citizens to change how the City is planning to fix our sidewalks.
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April 14, 2008

How Much Will the Levy Cost You?

Filed under: Observations — Dan Gookin @ 8:57 am


School District 271 has framed the upcoming levy (May 20 — 7 days before the Primary Election), by stating that it will cost you “only” $1.61 per $1,000 value of your home. Allow me to help you frame that issue regarding your property taxes.
under construction
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April 9, 2008

Get ‘Er Dun

Filed under: Observations — Dan Gookin @ 12:06 pm

A friend of mine in the midtown area recently found this hanging on her doorknob:
sidewalk repair flyer
Fix your sidewalks in Coeur d’Alene — or else!
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Anyone Fooled By This Guy?

Filed under: Observations — Dan Gookin @ 7:01 am


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April 4, 2008

Working Together, An Example

Filed under: Observations — Dan Gookin @ 8:56 am

river
A sterling example of good government was presented in today’s CDA Press. The article “Plan to pull lake pilings possible” demonstrates how public involvement benefits everyone.
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April 2, 2008

How ’bout Some Feedback?

Filed under: Observations — Dan Gookin @ 10:09 am

Listening
My heart was lifted this morning when I read in the CDA Press an article titled, “Mayor to get corridor feedback.” I popped-up my computer calendar to ensure that the date was clear and that I could attend. Such good news. Then I read the article.
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April 1, 2008

The Fog Lifts

Filed under: Observations — Dan Gookin @ 8:59 am

What it's all about
Occasionally the veil must lift. At that time, we the peons who pay for it all are allowed to see what our leaders have seen all along. That’s because — to our benefit and their detriment — you cannot keep maneuvering behind the scenes all the time, especially in government.
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March 31, 2008

The Art Tax

Filed under: Observations — Dan Gookin @ 9:24 am

feathers
Art and politics are an odious combination. I say that for several very good reasons.
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Has Your Car Been Inspected?

Filed under: Observations — Dan Gookin @ 6:27 am

No, you probably have never taken your car into an official Idaho Vehicle Inspection station. But you will be! Soon! And it’s going to cost you $20.
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March 30, 2008

“Confusing? Well, That’s the Point”

Filed under: Observations — Dan Gookin @ 10:38 am

Great editorial on the Education Corridor project in today’s CDA Press. (more…)

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