MarkR: Open Letter to All Candidates: Right now, I'm open-minded. I'll be watching and listening intently to what you (AND your supporters) are saying, and to what they're doing (as well as NOT doing). Here are the simple things I'd like to see from YOU, as candidates:

• 1. Focus on YOUR experiences, and why that qualifies YOU to work for US.
• 2. Focus on the City's needs, both for upcoming term, and for the future beyond: Where we go from here, with the tools we have available? What is YOUR vision for Coeur d'Alene? What is YOUR plan to achieve that vision?
• 3. Focus your media and messaging, and those of your staff and supporters, on #1 and #2.
• 4. Publicly denounce efforts by others, known or unknown, that violate the sprit of #1 and #2.

My vote is yours to lose. And once it's lost, be sure that I'll let others know why I'm not voting for you.

Question: Which of the four races for Coeur d'Alene mayor and council will be the cleanest? Which will be the dirtiest? Will anyone follow MarkR's directions?