Matthee committed to finding permanent solutions

I worked side by side with Karen Matthee, candidate for state representative against Mark Sauter, for the past 10 months. She inspires me every day because of her commitment to help make lives better for all Idahoans. Karen has knocked on 1,500-plus doors and through those conversations, she has learned what our community cares about.

Karen hears stories about high property taxes and schools closing in Priest Lake where that school is the hub of the community. She hears about women waiting more than three months to see a gynecologist in Coeur d'Alene because Sandpoint has lost all of our OB-GYNs.

Karen has made your concerns her concerns. Her website lists permanent solutions to these key issues. Karen Matthee is a fighter and she is already fighting to fix things that are clearly broken!

One example is the time she invited Dr. Stacey Good, chief medical officer for Bonner General Health, to talk to the public about the future of labor and delivery at the hospital, women's health services and the challenges faced by Idaho's doctors and rural hospitals. Karen spends time speaking with practitioners about how the new laws are negatively impacting patients.

In contrast, her opponent voted for three new laws that criminalize doctors for practicing best standard of care. This is no way to bring back our doctors.

If you want a fighter in your corner who is committed to finding permanent solutions, join me in voting for Karen Matthee on November 5. For information, go online to kmattheeforidaho.com.

LINDA LARSON

Sandpoint