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Judge Cynthia Meyer rejected trustees' request to take NIC President Nick Swayne back out of office, and called an investigation of Swayne's contract a "sham" and pretext to get rid of him.
North Idaho College’s board voted last week to nullify the president’s contract, adding more drama to the long-standing governance concerns accreditors have raised. Dysfunctional board governance at North Idaho College has led to a revolving door of presidents and numerous violations of open meetings laws. Yet despite multiple warnings from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Board of Trustees continues to take actions that may threaten accreditation of the community college in Coeur d’Alene.
People are surprised to learn Idaho candidates and the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee use an out-of-state political strategist to attack other Republicans. Rory McShane of McShane LLC, has received over $215,000 since 2021 from Idaho candidates like Scott Herndon, Art Macomber, Dave Reilly and several others. McShane also provides campaign strategy to Brent Regan’s KCRCC. The KCRCC’s Rating and Vetting System plays a role in this strategy.
McKenzie offers glimmer of hope for NIC survival
People are surprised to learn Idaho candidates and the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee use an out-of-state political strategist to attack other Republicans.