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Fillios Wants You to Make Exceptions for Him
It's true. He knows it's against the law. But he asks somebody else to ignore it anyhow. There's a recording that was provided to me....
Bruce Mattare
Apr 25, 20223 min read
Facebook Post Captures Attention of CDA Press
At least that's what this next story is about. The other day a woman approached me and took it upon herself to lecture me about an issue....
Bruce Mattare
Apr 18, 20224 min read
Good Questions from a Supporter
My blog posts are meant to address issues not widely known by voters. Some address my opponent and the humor involved in his actions....
Bruce Mattare
Apr 12, 20223 min read
Does My Opponent Think Elvis is Alive?
Well, not exactly. But given his belief in this next story, it's not out of the question. Our First Debate On Friday April 8, during the...
Bruce Mattare
Apr 12, 20222 min read
Breaking: Debate Results Released
It lasted two hours. I'm talking about our first debate sponsored by the Sheriff's Employee Association. It was a great evening. The...
Bruce Mattare
Apr 10, 20221 min read
Should Board Members Live Here?
Yes. Here's the backstory of how life imitates art... Like the old saying, "Two Peas in a Pod." We know the first little Pea is my...
Bruce Mattare
Apr 6, 20224 min read
The "Real" Record of My Opponent
My opponent, Chris Fillios, has been in office for five years. He claims one of his accomplishments is that he "launched production of a...
Bruce Mattare
Apr 3, 20223 min read
I Was Wrong: There is One PC Who Supports My Opponent
I hate making mistakes. In my last Blog Post earlier today, I mentioned that my opponent (Chris Fillios) couldn't earn the support of a...
Bruce Mattare
Mar 28, 20221 min read
My Opponent Couldn't Get a Single Vote
It's true. After five years in office, my Republican opponent couldn't get a single vote from any Republican Central Committee PC. Not...
Bruce Mattare
Mar 28, 20221 min read
You Know It’s Election Season When the Internet Trolls Awake
I have some avid followers. In fact, they are the first to get my updates and often the first to post comments about me. They are true...
Bruce Mattare
Mar 26, 20223 min read
Bruce Mattare
Mar 22, 20220 min read
Why Two Major Gun Groups Have Endorsed Me
It’s been a great week! Two major gun groups in Kootenai County have chosen me over my opponent. Both Coeur d’Alene Trap & Skeet Club and...
Bruce Mattare
Mar 21, 20221 min read
Chris Fillios Wants You to Sue Our Sheriff’s Office
It’s like the desperate act of a tyrant. At a recent townhall meeting regarding land use at the Cougar Gulch Grange, my opponent told an...
Bruce Mattare
Mar 20, 20221 min read
My "Truly Alarming" Background for You to See
My opponent Chris Fillios is fixated on me and my background. He even goes so far to state in his fundraising letter he refers to my...
Bruce Mattare
Mar 14, 20221 min read
Should Our Elected Leaders Get Along?
Yes. I get asked a lot about my relationship with our Sheriff (which is good), and how it will affect my decision-making as your County...
Bruce Mattare
Mar 13, 20223 min read
What is a "Reasonable" Republican?
It's the opening statement in his fundraising letter. The other day my opponent, Chris Fillios, sent a letter seeking support for his...
Bruce Mattare
Feb 28, 20224 min read
What is the Difference Between Defunding Our Law Enforcement and Not Properly Funding It?
Nothing. It’s happening now in Kootenai County and our county leaders are exacerbating it. Here’s the backstory. There is a big problem...
Bruce Mattare
Feb 21, 20224 min read
“Local Geologist Discovers Swamp in Idaho”
If I wrote the newspaper article, that’s what my headline would’ve said. I’m talking about Commissioner Fillios not disclosing his...
Bruce Mattare
Feb 2, 20221 min read
Affordable Housing Anybody?
I’m seeing a lot of local articles and concerns from county citizens that we need more affordable housing. Our young people cannot afford...
Bruce Mattare
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Our Community Airport
Since announcing my candidacy, I've had the good fortune of meeting our Airport Director and many of the pilots who use it. But first,...
Bruce Mattare
Jan 11, 20223 min read
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