We, the undersigned Republican women of Idaho, recognize and thank Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter for his many years of dedicated service to the people of our great state. We acknowledge that some had and have differing views from Governor Otter; nonetheless, we appreciate his commitment and service to the people of Idaho. We personally do not agree with the State Republican Central Committee censure of our retiring governor after his 12 years as governor and 40 years of service to Idaho.
Saturday evening, at the dinner honoring our new Governor and First Lady, Governor Batt advised Governor Little “to listen to the women.” That chorus was joined by Governors Kempthorne, Risch and Otter.
It was immensely ironic that on that same day there had been an attempt at the State Republican Central Committee meeting to silence the voices of Republican women by removing the president of the Idaho Federation of Republican Women as a voting member of that committee. It is absurd to try to silence the very women who work in campaign offices throughout the state, carry our Republican message door to door, and lead out in our communities as mayors, city council members, education advocates and much, much more.
So, through our combined voices as Idaho Republican women, we say thank you, Governor Otter.
Sincerely,
Kelley Packer, Tracey Wasden, Farhana Hibbert, Linsy Heiner, Theresa Bradford, Kitty Kunz, Eva Gay Yost, Gaye Bennett, Shirley Taylor, Ann Rydalch, Patti Syme, Cec Tyler, Nancy Baxter, Charlene Matheson, Coleen Erickson, Brenda Butikofer, Marsha Bjornn, Maxine Bell, Sara Adams, Kay Bradford, Cheryl Miller, Samantha Parrott , Lois Bauer , Darlene Simpson, Julie Lynn
Disclaimer: This is not meant as a representation of all Idaho Federation of Republican Women members’ views, as it was not voted on in any formal meeting.