Sandpoint Reader

Dist. 1 legislators to host second in series of local town halls Feb. 28

February 27, 2026

By Reader Staff

Legislative Dist. 1 Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, and 1A Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint, will host their second in a series of legislative updates and town halls in Bonner and Boundary counties, with three events planned for Saturday, Feb. 28.

First, from 9-10:30 a.m., the lawmakers will gather with constituents at the Boundary County Fairgrounds Valley Event Center (6567 Recreation Park Road, in Bonners Ferry), followed by noon-1:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Community Hall (204 S. First Ave.) and from 3-4:30 p.m. at the West Bonner Library (118 Main St., in Priest River).

Rep. Mark Sauter, left; and Sen. Jim Woodward, right. Photo by Ben Olson

The first town hall series took place Jan. 31, and the third gathering is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 with times and locations to be determined.

KRFY Panhandle Community Radio will broadcast the town hall live at 88.5 FM and stream on krfy.org, where a recording will be made available after the event.

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