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Bruce Mattare
Mar 21, 20221 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...
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Bruce Mattare
Mar 14, 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...
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Bruce Mattare
Mar 13, 20223 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...
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Bruce Mattare
Feb 28, 20224 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...
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Bruce Mattare
Feb 21, 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...
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Bruce Mattare
Feb 2, 20221 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...
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Bruce Mattare
Jan 31, 20223 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...
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Bruce Mattare
Jan 11, 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,...
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Bruce Mattare
Jan 9, 20224 min read
I Went to Jail Last Month
My naysayers shouldn't get too excited. I went to jail through the front door and not the back one for processing. Sorry to disappoint...
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Bruce Mattare
Nov 4, 20211 min read
"No. Tell Me Who You Really Are"
That was the statement I heard last night when speaking with a fellow associate. She wanted to have lunch with me to see where I “really”...
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