Karen Matthee cares about the community

I wonder how many of us feel truly heard by our locally elected officials? Karen Matthee, candidate for Idaho Legislature, has made it her mission to hear us. ALL of us.

For months, she's been door-knocking with fervor and attending countless events to meet voters. Every time I see her, I ask, "How's the campaign going?" Each time, she replies with something like, "I just love talking with people and listening to their concerns. I love hearing what voters have to say." What if all our elected officials felt that way? 

I could write to you, dear editor, about Karen's numerous qualifications for office: her upstanding moral character, her impressive work experience, inspiring local volunteer endeavors, and her ongoing efforts to bring our doctors back, for example. And it would all be true. But, simply, I think many of us just want elected officials who love to listen — no matter our political views. We need to look no further than Karen Matthee. I invite my fellow North Idahoans to join me in voting for Karen for Idaho Legislature, Seat 1A, in pursuit of our voices being heard in Boise. Thank you.

EMMA STANFORD

Bonner County