In local government, there’s an art to voting “no.” Some people think a “no” vote means you’re being difficult or uncooperative. I see it differently. To me, a “no” vote is often a matter of principle, accountability, and careful consideration. It means I’ve read the proposal, asked the tough questions, and found that something doesn’t serve the people of Hayden as well as it should. Some people I know have never voted "no" — and while that might sound nice on the surface, it

I took part in Life Chain Sunday - a national effort to unite and pray to end abortion.