How about some sort of "Water" question for County Commissioner candidates? The water issue doesn't just affect Moscow, but all of Latah County.<BR><BR><B><I>Art Deco <deco@moscow.com></I></B> wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2963" name=GENERATOR> <DIV><FONT size=4>All,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>I am sorry but between unexpected chores and recovering from a slight climbing injury incurred in Jasper National Park, I have chosen other matters to attend to and thus have not given this discussion the attention it deserves.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>Bruce suggests: </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=3>"What are your qualifications and why are you running"?</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>I think this question
will generate too many boilerplate, self-serving, quasi-bullshit answers such as "I want to give back to the community."</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>If it is not too late to suggest a question for the commissioners given all the land use problems (e.g. Naylor Farms) now emerging:</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4>"When considering a conditional use permit or other land use permit, should the existing uses established by the owners' prior investments and their expectation to be have those investments protected by zoning ordinances be considered a higher priority than a new conflicting use?"</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4><BR>Art Deco (Wayne A. Fox)<BR><A href="mailto:deco@moscow.com">deco@moscow.com</A><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT
size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=livi@turbonet.com href="mailto:livi@turbonet.com">Bruce Livingston</A> </DIV> <DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=donovanjarnold2005@yahoo.com href="mailto:donovanjarnold2005@yahoo.com">Donovan Arnold</A> ; <A title=london@moscow.com href="mailto:london@moscow.com">Bill London</A> ; <A title=chasuk@gmail.com href="mailto:chasuk@gmail.com">Chasuk</A> </DIV> <DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=Barrett@hideandfur.com href="mailto:Barrett@hideandfur.com">Barrett Schroeder</A> ; <A title=deco@moscow.com href="mailto:deco@moscow.com">Art Deco aka W. Fox</A> ; <A title=jmcfarland@latah.id.us href="mailto:jmcfarland@latah.id.us">Jennifer McFarland</A> </DIV> <DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, August 14, 2006 8:41 AM</DIV> <DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: candidate questionnaire--responses</DIV></DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>As a compromise, why not leave the questions as written, but give the county offices that are left off this list (assessor, coroner, etc) the one question, "what are your qualifications and why are you running"?</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>I would be very interested in getting some input from Barrett and Wayne.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Bruce</FONT></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=donovanjarnold2005@yahoo.com href="mailto:donovanjarnold2005@yahoo.com">Donovan Arnold</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=london@moscow.com href="mailto:london@moscow.com">Bill
London</A> ; <A title=chasuk@gmail.com href="mailto:chasuk@gmail.com">Chasuk</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=Barrett@hideandfur.com href="mailto:Barrett@hideandfur.com">Barrett Schroeder</A> ; <A title=livi@turbonet.com href="mailto:livi@turbonet.com">Bruce Livingston</A> ; <A title=deco@moscow.com href="mailto:deco@moscow.com">Art Deco aka W. Fox</A> ; <A title=jmcfarland@latah.id.us href="mailto:jmcfarland@latah.id.us">Jennifer McFarland</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, August 13, 2006 3:01 PM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: candidate questionnaire--responses</DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV>My suggestion is that we only keep questions 2, 5, and 6 for the US Representatives because 1, 3, and 4 are already asked of them 20000 times or their answers are on their websites already. In place of those three questions, I think we should ask three general questions of the other local county candidates.
<BR><BR>This way it addresses mine and others concerns of not any asking questions of local candidates, while at the same time not increasing Mr. Moore's number of questions that he has to post, which was a concern of Mr. London's. <BR><BR>Best,<BR><BR>_DJA<BR><BR><B><I>Bill London <<A href="mailto:london@moscow.com">london@moscow.com</A>></I></B> wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(16,16,255) 2px solid"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2800.1555" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have been preoccupied with visiting grand-daughter etc, but I recognize that it is getting late for our questionaire.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have tried to sift responses and combine and compromise. Here is my suggested question lists for the 3 races.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Please respond ASAP. We need to get moving.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial
size=2>BL</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>--</FONT></DIV> <DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">For US Representative --<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <OL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=1> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">What are the most important issues facing our nation today?<SPAN> </SPAN>Do you believe that addressing flag-burning or abortion, for example, is more important than addressing drug abuse or health care? <O:P></O:P></LI></OL> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <OL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=1 start=2> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Do you support Idaho House Joint Resolution 2 (a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1
/><ST1:STATE><ST1:PLACE>Idaho</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE>) and suggest that <ST1:STATE><ST1:PLACE>Idaho</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE> voters approve it?<O:P></O:P></LI></OL> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <OL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=1 start=3> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Do you support a commitment to embryonic stem-cell research?<SPAN> </SPAN>Why or why not?<BR><BR><O:P></O:P> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN>Does the Patriot Act, as amended, go too far or not far enough, in giving our government adequate power and ability to fight terrorism? Explain what changes, if any, you would make and why</SPAN>.<O:P></O:P></LI></OL> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <OL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=1 start=5> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Do you suggest that <ST1:STATE><ST1:PLACE>Idaho</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE> voters approve
Proposition 2 (the proposal that<BR>requires taxpayers to pay compensation to landowners if land use rules<BR>affect their property)?<BR><BR><O:P></O:P> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Please list your campaign websites, email address, and phone numbers, and add any biographical information or position statements you wish.<BR><BR>----------------------------------------------<SPAN> </SPAN><O:P></O:P></LI></OL> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">For <ST1:STATE><ST1:PLACE>Idaho</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE> state representative<O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in">1.<SPAN> Do you support giving </SPAN><ST1:STATE><ST1:PLACE><SPAN>Idaho</SPAN></ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE><SPAN> counties and communities a local taxing option, and if so, what options would you support granting to the county or community and under what
circumstances?</SPAN><BR><BR><O:P></O:P></DIV> <OL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=1 start=2> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Do you support Idaho House Joint Resolution 2 (a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in <ST1:STATE><ST1:PLACE>Idaho</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE>) and suggest that <ST1:STATE><ST1:PLACE>Idaho</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE> voters approve it?<O:P></O:P></LI></OL> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <OL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=1 start=3> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Do you believe that a vocal minority of residents too frequently get their way over the wishes of a less political majority? </LI></OL> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <OL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=1 start=4> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Do you believe that state laws requiring seat belt use in automobiles and helmets while riding motorcycles should be
strengthened?<O:P></O:P></LI></OL> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <OL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=1 start=5> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Do you suggest that <ST1:STATE><ST1:PLACE>Idaho</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE> voters approve Proposition 2 (the proposal that<BR>requires taxpayers to pay compensation to landowners if land use rules<BR>affect their property)?<BR><BR><O:P></O:P></LI></OL> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in">6. Please list your campaign websites, email address, and phone numbers, and add any biographical information or position statements you wish.<BR><BR><BR><O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in">---------------------------<BR>Q for <ST1:PLACE><ST1:PLACENAME>Latah</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACETYPE>County</ST1:PLACETYPE></ST1:PLACE> Commissioners:<O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV
class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1. <ST1:PLACE><ST1:PLACENAME>Latah</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACETYPE>County</ST1:PLACETYPE></ST1:PLACE> law enforcement officers earn significantly less than their counterparts in the city of <ST1:CITY><ST1:PLACE>Moscow</ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY>.<SPAN> </SPAN>For example, the hourly <SPAN style="COLOR: black">wage for a patrol deputy at the sheriff’s office with 10 years of Service is $17.36, while the hourly wage for a patrol officer at </SPAN><ST1:CITY><ST1:PLACE><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Moscow</SPAN></ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> with 3 years of service is $20.04.<SPAN> </SPAN>Do you want to eliminate that pay differential, and if so, how would you plan to do that?</SPAN> <O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">2. Do you
believe that a vocal minority of residents too frequently get their way over the wishes of a less political majority? What are your thoughts and feelings on this?<BR><BR><O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">3. Do you suggest that voters approve Idaho Proposition 2 (the proposition that<BR>requires taxpayers to pay compensation to landowners if land use rules<BR>affect their property)?<BR><BR><O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">4. Do you support or oppose a county ordinance to limit the amount of light from rural yard lights? Why?<O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">5. What kinds of economic development should be encouraged and what kinds discouraged in <ST1:PLACE><ST1:PLACENAME>Latah</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACETYPE>County</ST1:PLACETYPE></ST1:PLACE>?<SPAN> </SPAN>Please respond using examples like the
proposed Naylor Farms mining operation and the proposed <ST1:STREET><ST1:ADDRESS>Eid Road</ST1:ADDRESS></ST1:STREET> dairy.<O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">6. Please list your campaign websites, email address, and phone numbers, and add any biographical information or position statements you wish.<O:P></O:P></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <div> <HR SIZE=1> Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. <A href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman7/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=39666/*http://messenger.yahoo.com">Great rates starting at 1¢/min.</A></BLOCKQUOTE>=======================================================<BR>List services made available by First Step Internet, <BR>serving the communities of the Palouse since 1994. <BR>http://www.fsr.net
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