Dear Editor,
It is time that Kalispell wakes up and realizes some facts about just how fiscally responsible the current Kalispell City Council is: As a whole, it is the most fiscally conservative of all city councils in the state of Montana.
What is even more important to note is that Sid Daoud (current councilor and Mayoral candidate) is a stickler for financial accountability; he takes his role concerning the Councils’ finances very seriously. Sid serves his ward and our city well and has the best voting record to prove it.
Recently, Kisa Davison (Mayoral candidate) stated that her “opponents” want to “increase your taxes” and start a “new government program.” However, “her opponent” Sid Daoud is all about CUTTING government spending. Has Davison not reviewed the Council’s fiscal reports/records?
So, while Davison is complaining and fussing about her opponents’ financial responsibilities, we know for a fact that Sid Daoud painstakingly goes through every line item when he is tackling City Council financial matters—to see specifically where he can cut costs, saving the city taxpayers as much money as possible.
To be clear: Daoud is spending countless hours poring through financial reports so he can save you and me money!
Kisa is sorely mistaken when she ASSUMES Daoud is in favor of “increasing your taxes” or starting a “new government program.” Daoud does not do such things. So, perhaps she is referring to candidate Ryan Hunter, in which case she should have specified she was talking about her “opponent” (singular).
The public knows and respects Sid Daoud. He is in fact so fiscally responsible that when the Council was looking to purchase new chairs, Councilor Daoud responded that, rather than spend the public’s money, “I will just bring my lawn chair to sit in.”
Below, read how Davison rants on and on stating things (about at least one of her opponents) that quite frankly are just not true. In fact, it is just another political ploy loaded with non-truths; she is trying to pull the wool over everyone’s eyes.
Her “Kisa for Kalispell” social media site stated the following:
“Every time one of my opponents votes in favor of increasing your taxes or starting a new government program, Kalispell loses. Local businesses and families are left behind, making them dependent on government to survive.
“Solutions for Kalispell’s problems DON’T require more spending or bureaucracy.
“As a conservative leader, I will ensure that your tax dollars are used responsibly and minimally. A small local government means a stronger economy and more opportunities to succeed!”
Sounds quite dramatic, doesn’t it? She is literally referring to the most fiscally responsible City Councilman (Sid Daoud) in the entire state of Montana and the Kalispell City Council in general.
Do not fall for this ‘political card’ where she is attempting to make at least one of her opponents look like he is not capable of managing finances, when in fact he is the best in the state!
Vote Sid Daoud for Mayor, because you will know what you are getting—incredibly strategic and sound financial management.
Julie Baldridge – Kalispell
