Our Viewpoint

Carol Brooker has been a public servant for Sanders County for 28 years. Longer than that when you consider her service to our county prior to becoming a commissioner.

For decades, Brooker has put others first as she helps run the county. She listens to people and makes sure they are heard. She may not always agree with them, but she is always there to listen. She picks up her phone, she goes to meetings even when she isn't required to for her job. She goes because she cares.

What is best about Brooker, though, is the stuff you don't see. She is one of the most active volunteers in our county, helping organizations and efforts without ever asking for acknowledgement. She is humble and does these things because she cares about our communities and residents. Above all, she's a good human.

It will be interesting to see the changes in our county as we get a new commissioner at the end of the year. I hope whoever is appointed, and then whoever wins the 2022 election, is a good human. Thanks, Carol, for always helping others and for never expecting anything in return.

— Annie Wooden