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From: alejandro necochea Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:18:09 AM To: Kendra Kenyon Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH board physician position

Commissioner Kenyon,

I am a physician in the Treasure Valley, trained in internal medicine, public health and preventive medicine. I write to strongly ask that you stay firm on your consideration of Dr. Blue for the open CDH board seat. As I understand the role, the physician's role in the CDH board is to bring the medical expertise to the table. But this physician is not the only person making decisions/recommendations--it is the whole board. As such, you need someone who can truly bring that medical expertise. Other considerations, like personal freedom or impact on business are also part of the role, but the primary role of the physician is to provide that medical expertise.

Dr. Blue is the only physician of the three who can bring the expertise needed to guide the decisions of the CDH board. COVID has monopolized the attention, but on issues of sanitation, vaccines, preventable conditions, etc., you need a physician trained in public health and epidemiology. Besides having that training, Dr. Blue is extremely thoughtful and caring.

Dr. Moss does seem to have that expertise.

Regarding Ryan Cole, in am puzzled and concerned about him being given any consideration at all. Not only because he doesn't have the public health expertise, but also because he a major agent in the spread of COVID misinformation in the community. And this is not about him bringing the voice of the community to the board. I think listening to the concerns of people in the community is the role of all board members and any of the candidates can do that. However, through his speeches, Dr. Cole has shown he is not capable of functioning in key roles needed for the position he seeks. He is not able to present data in an objective, dispassionate way. He is not capable of taking a large body of information, distill it using a medical/scientific approach, and present valid postions. Furthermore, he has not shown to be an advocate of workers in our public health and helathcare systems, calling into question their integrity with statements like "follow the money" when asked why so many doctors and public health experts recommend masks and vaccines.

I believe that having Dr. Cole in that open board position, or even be considered as someone who needs to be consulted by whoever is picked would be detrimental to the medical validity of recommendations from the CDH board.

Thank you for your consideration,

Alejandro Necochea, MD, MPH

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From: Janice Boyd Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:13:10 PM To: Kendra Kenyon Subject: [EXTERNAL] Oppose Cole for Central District Health Board

Dear Commissioner Kenyon,

I am an Ada County resident and I am shocked that you are even considering Dr. Ryan Cole for the physician position on the Central District Health Board.

Cole is linked to one of the nation’s most prolific spreaders of COVID misinformation, according to Business Insider (https://www.businessinsider.com/sherri-tenpenny-how-anti-vaxxer-fuels- pandemic-makes-money-2021-8 [businessinsider.com]), spreads disinformation himself by calling the COVID vaccine “needle rape” and the “clot shot” (https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2021-08-10/doctor-up-for-idaho- health-board-spot-calls-covid-19-vaccine-needle-rape [boisestatepublicradio.org]), and has recommended the use of an unapproved treatment for COVID against the advice of the FDA, NIH, and WHO (https://idahocapitalsun.com/2021/08/09/ada-county-doctor-interviews-two-sides-of-the- coin-on-public-health/ [idahocapitalsun.com]).

What is most disturbing about your consideration of Cole is that he is clearly being dishonest and, for whatever reason, willing to risk my life and the lives of other citizens of Ada County. Even though he encourages others to take dangerous and unproven actions in the face of a pandemic, he and his family ARE FULLY VACCINATED (https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/208/garden-city-doctor- reacts-fact-checking-his-statements-lawmakers/277-6d4ba8c6-3eb7-4334-bfe2-2052c57a7e0e [ktvb.com]).

I simply cannot believe that none of you asked him questions about this dangerous, incorrect, and well documented information during his interview. I trusted you to do a job, thoroughly investigating the candidate’s qualification, yet here I am providing the information to you now.

Please don’t make the problem even worse by allowing Dr. Cole to have any input into my community’s health and safety. I again urge you to select the only candidate that has experience with infectious diseases and community health, Dr. Sky Blue. But at the very least, protect the citizens of Ada county from Dr. Cole’s reckless, dangerous, and incorrect medical advice.

Thank you for your consideration of public health needs for the county, the region, the nation and the world during this difficult time.

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From: Morgan Lutgen To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] APPOINT RYAN COLE TO CDH BOARD Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:53:54 PM

Best, Morgan Lutgen Ada County Resident From: CenturyLink Customer To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ada County Physician Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:35:48 PM

Dear Ada County Commissioners,

I grew up and have lived in Ada County my entire life and I have never seen such a crazy time in this area. I am appalled at the misinformation and actual outright lies being spread about the COVID virus epidemic. To disregard the science and cynically make a deadly disease a political issue is unconscionable and evil.

I am writing to you because you are in the process of interviewing for the physician position for the Central District Health Board. I am writing to ask you to select Dr. Sky Blue. I feel he is the one person being interviewed that will bring the needed knowledge and experience to the position. He is actually has understanding and skill with infectious diseases and community health.

I also must tell you that I am so very disturbed that you are seriously interviewing Dr. Ryan Cole. This man spreads dangerous misinformation. His use of incendiary terminology like “needle-rape” is so offensive and scary to many Ada County citizens. Not just me. His poor judgment has been well documented in many articles publicized locally and nationally. I sure don’t want such a person in charge of my community’s health and well-being and hope you eliminate him from your list immediately.

I appreciate all of the work you do and thank you all for taking on this important task and your consideration of Ada County’s public health needs.

Sincerely, Jody Hawley Ochoa From: Bonnie Reed MD To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Against appointment of Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:51:08 PM

I do not support appointment of Dr. Cole to the board position. As a member of the local medical community, Dr. Cole has continually lost the respect of his colleagues with his recent rhetoric and he has a toxic, divisive presence in the medical community.

This is NOT someone you want representing our community in a leadership position.

Having people who think differently is not a bad thing, but this is not the position in which you want a wildcard. You need someone who is trusted and will be able to navigate community outreach with our hospitals and medical providers. Dr. Cole has proven to toxic to nourish this kind of cooperative relationship with our medical community at this point.

Respectfully, Bonnie Reed MD St. Luke’s Family Medicine

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Thank you, Maure Carrier Meridian, Idaho From: Sarah Clendenon To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:15:22 PM

The people of Ada County will not go back to fascism.

We need you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the CDH Board. This is of utmost importance.

Sarah Clendenon PC 1509 208-571-1943 From: Ben Clendenon To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:22:43 PM

Good Afternoon,

My name is Julie Chang and I reside at 224 S. Carbon Rivet Ave. Eagle, Idaho. I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole as the Board of Health’s licensed Physician.

It is important that we have balance on the CDH board. The board needs a balance of those concerned with public health matters and also aware and protective of our Constitutional rights when it comes to decisions for our community.

Thank you,

Julie Chang 224 S. Carbon Rivet Ave Eagle, Idaho 83616

Sent from my iPhone From: Samantha Schwindler To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:39:39 PM

Hello,

I am urging you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Thank you Samantha

Sent from my iPhone From: Steven Pinnell To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:54:37 PM

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Sandra Pinnell

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From: Samantha Lee To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint dr Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:41:07 PM

I urge you to appoint dr.ryan Cole to the health board.

Thank you From: Tamara O"Hara To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appointment for board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:35:45 PM

I would like to add my voice in opposition to MR. Cole. This man could not be less qualified to hold such a valuable position on the health board for our community. He consistently promotes false claims, all the while being vaccinated himself, which smacks of hypocrisy.

We need and deserve a representative who has a medical/science background as well as the safety and concern for our county at the forefront of the agenda. Dr. Sky Blue has the qualifications necessary to assist in guiding us all toward a healthy outcome. His appointment would benefit the entire county, along with the state.

I have lived in Ada County for nearly 67 years. I am a retired teacher. I implore you to set aside political motivation and focus on the good of our community.

Sincerely,

Tamara O’Hara 2199 S. Division Avenue Boise, ID 83706 208-860-32457 From: carl hoerger To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appointment to Central District Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:41:12 PM

As residents and concerned citizens of Idaho, we are writing to urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board. Dr. Cole possesses the medical expertise and experience to offer the citizens of this great state a balanced and accurate interpretation of the challenges of the current health climate.

We are including our physical address to validate our request as citizens who reside within the boundaries serviced by Idaho's Central District Board of Health.

Ben & Rebecca Potts, 921 N Cobblestone Way, Eagle, ID 83616

Respectfully,

BENJAMIN E. POTTS REBECCA S. POTTS From: Kelly Crist To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Board Appointee Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:35:35 AM

Kelly Crist From: Kim Brown To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Board of Heath Appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:12:40 PM

I support that Dr. Ryan Cole be appointed to the Central District Health Board.

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole be appointed to the Central District Health Board as he is the most qualified for this position.

If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Jennifer Wilson 1261 W Hitchcock St Meridian ID 83646

Sent from my iPhone From: Timothy Nelson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Input Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:49:15 PM

Hello,

I am emailing to voice my public input to advise Dr. Ryan Cole fill the seat on Central District Health.

Sincerely, Tim Nelson, LMSW From: Colette Palomba To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Member nominee Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:09:59 PM

My name is Colette Palomba 2235 East powder River street Meridian Idaho 83642 208-353-3308

I am writing you this email to express my support of Dr. Cole as CDH Board member.

Thank you Colette Palomba

Sent from my iPhone From: Janet Kaufman To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Member Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:42:23 AM

An Ada County resident, I write to ask you, please, to select the most qualified candidate for the physician position on the Central District Health Board. I feel dismay, befuddlement, shock, and concern that you are considering Dr. Ryan Cole for this position.

You must know that Cole is linked to one of the nation’s most prolific spreaders of COVID misinformation [businessinsider.com] according to Business Insider; spreads disinformation himself by calling the COVID vaccine “needle rape” and the “clot shot” [boisestatepublicradio.org]; and has recommended the use of an unapproved treatment for COVID [idahocapitalsun.com] against the advice of the FDA, NIH, and WHO.

Perhaps most disturbing about Cole is his blatant hypocrisy. Though he encourages others to take dangerous and unproven actions in the face of a pandemic, he and his family ARE FULLY VACCINATED [ktvb.com] For whatever reason, Cole is willing to risk my life and the lives of other citizens of Ada County.

In the recent hearing, none of you asked Cole questions about this dangerous, incorrect, and well documented information during his interview. As a citizen of the county, I trust you to do a job, thoroughly investigating the candidate’s qualification. What happened?

Please don’t make the virus situation worse by granting Dr. Cole a leadership role in our community’s health and safety.

Please select the only candidate that has experience and expertise with infectious diseases and community health, Dr. Sky Blue.

At the very least, protect the citizens of Ada county from Dr. Cole’s reckless, dangerous, and incorrect medical advice.

You have a deep, profound responsibility in selecting the new physician member of the Central District Health Board. Please do not make our county a laughing stock, or a site of yet more avoidable tragedy. Please help us be safer by selecting the candidate who is most qualified for this position.

Sincerely,

Janet Kaufman Boise From: Dennis Azzarello To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Selection Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:17:58 AM

Sincerely, Dennis Azzarello 12553 W. Lacerta St. Star, ID. 83669

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From: Marcia Price-Miller To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board candidates Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:02:09 PM

I previously wrote to voice my support of Dr Sky Blue as the physician candidate for the board of Central District Health. I understand the vote has been delayed, so I wanted to take this opportunity to voice my opposition to Dr Ryan Cole. As a physician in this county for 25 years, I know both of these men professionally. I have sought advice and consultation from Dr Blue on a number of occasions as well as the guidance and scientific information he contributed on ECHO Idaho webcasts during the earlier months of the pandemic. I have used Cole Labs for a number of years, and Dr Cole has always been available for any lab-related questions or discussions. He is one of the best dermatology pathologist in the area as well. During the early months of the pandemic, when Idaho had no testing available (and would not for several months), Dr Cole used the emergency provision from the CDC to use a machine he had that could detect Covid antibodies. His lab worked relentlessly and through weekends, helping process these tests for clinics as well as private citizens that wanted to be tested. He still has the fasted turn around time than anyone else for antibody and PCR testing. He has been available throughout for any questions in interpreting Covid testing results. So, when a patient brought this viral video from the statehouse forum to my attention, I could not have been more surprised. Having the utmost respect for Dr Cole, this presentation was inconsistent with everything I thought I knew about his scientific knowledge and professionalism. If he had presented some of these views (vaccine conspiracies, anti-mask, Vitamin D and Ivermectin therapies to name a few) as just that- his views, his opinions, it would have sat better with me. However, he presented himself as an authority with black and white answers on Covid. If there is anything we have learned as physicians, health care workers, and public health advocates during this pandemic is that there is little, if anything, about the Covid-19 virus that is “black and white”.

I would not want Dr Cole as my physician representative for making public health policies for our city and county when he freely propagates conspiracy theories, inaccurate study data, and promotion of unproven therapies, in place of scientific, evidence-based studies and facts that are the very foundation of our profession. This community should be able to have the highest respect and trust in the physician candidate that serves on this board to guide and counsel public policies with objectivity, and scientific facts. The medical professionals in this community need to have a representative that demonstrates integrity and professionalism. Sadly, I now realize this is not Dr Cole.

Thank you, Marci Price-Miler, MD Cottonwood Family Medicine From: Marlene Devlin To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:11:05 AM

Marlene Devlin 5333 N Hertford Way, Boise, ID 83714 312.550.3205 From: Kari Grant To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:12:37 PM

My name is Kari Grant. I live at 573 E. Crest Ridge Drive, Meridian, Idaho 83642. I am strongly urging you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board. I believe he would be a great asset and bring many years of health care experience to our district.

Thank you.

Kari Grant From: Darla Christiansen To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Physician vote Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:42:28 AM

The candidate Dr. Ryan Cole is a dangerous and disturbing option for Ada County to seriously consider. At a time when we need our leaders to fight misinformation and polarization surrounding the pandemic and COVID-19, Dr. Cole is right in the thick of spreading misinformation. He places politics over science. Please don’t allow Dr. Cole to have any input into our community’s health and safety.

I again urge you to select the only candidate that has experience with infectious diseases and community health, Dr. Sky Blue. But at the very least, protect the citizens of Ada county from Dr. Cole’s reckless, dangerous, and incorrect medical advice.

Thank you for your consideration of public health needs for the county, the region, the nation and the world during this difficult time.

Sincerely, Darla Christiansen Boise From: Mark Savage To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Position Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:05:12 PM

Please put Dr Ryan Cole in the open position. He is the most qualified out of all the candidates. Thanks Sent from my iPhone From: MikeHeather Humrichouse To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH appointee Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:19:16 PM

From: alejandro necochea To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH board physician position Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:04:17 AM

Dr. Moss does seem to have that expertise.

Thank you for your consideration,

Alejandro Necochea, MD, MPH

From: Lois Morgan To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:03:38 PM

Mrs. L. Morgan Boise From: Shauntae Piva To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH new appointy Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:00:14 PM

Hi I am writing to confirm my urgent request that you appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the CDH board. I urge you to fill this opening with someone who is going to serve our communities and stand up for truth and not allow our freedoms be stripped away with false narratives and lies. I believe Dr. Cole is the right person to do this.

Thank you, Shauntae Piva Garden City, Id From: Gregg Rettschlag To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH physician appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:17:56 AM

Ada County Commissioners,

I am emailing to implore you to appoint a physician whose interest is in promoting quality public health practices. That pertains across the board whether it is COVID issues, STD’s, or the myriad issues that apply to the public health spectrum. This is not a position that should be used to promote political beliefs, this is a science and qualification based position. Please look out for the well being of all Ada County citizens. You’ve already made the mistake of removing a quality public servant in Dr Ted Epperly…make up for that error and appoint Dr Sky Blue, the only candidate you have in front of you that makes any sense for this position.

Gregg Rettschlag Boise Idaho From: Brittany Hamm To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CHD Appointment: Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:49:47 PM

I am writing as a concerned citizen of Idaho with 4 children. My family has been affected by the pandemic in so many ways. While many are laser focused on covid numbers, spread of the virus and the idea of death, I have seen the underbelly of what's going on through my kids' eyes. What's important to them? The answer is: the truth. Kids have been used as pawns as school districts cling to CDH narratives, which do not really represent kids' best interest. We need facts and practical application. And the facts are kids aren't dying. They aren't making their teachers die. They aren't super spreaders any more than they are of anything they would spread in a given year. And yet schools are literally handicapped by the counsel that is given from the CDH. It has had far more harmful effects than getting sick with something that is very much like the flu for most. The real disease is this: depression, suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, becoming afraid of the future, becoming anti-social, learning to lie-cheat-and steal because the world has imposed impossible restrictions on youth who should otherwise be free to find joy in youthful experiences. The data and recommendations often do not add up but seem to reflect media narratives and irrational and exploited fears. Kids are smart. They know it doesn't add up. And they don't even trust the data as it's ever changing and seems skewed when presented.

Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the CDH. We need someone to represent the kids with real facts and solutions that do not shatter the future. Remember, there are no do-overs for childhood. We have one shot with these kids and the world is blowing it. They are our future and will be very ill prepared to take their role in society as the burden of Covid and it's overwhelming focus has overshadowed their education, mental well being, and future plans. They deserve adults who will stand up for them, not oppress them for the sake of fearful adults.

Sincerely, Brittany Hamm From: Vera Noyce To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health Board appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:55:37 PM

I am once again urging you to appoint Dr. Blue to the Central District Health Board. He is the best and only qualified candidate for the position. THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER. PEOPLE ARE DYING. Dr. Blue is the only candidate who is an epidemiologist, infectious disease specialist, and who comes to you with extensive experience in community health. He will follow the science, not political whims.

I am amazed that you would even consider Dr. Cole for the position. He is not even open to following national public health guidelines. Idaho has become the laughing stock of the nation because of our outlandish behavior in the area of public health. By appointing a qualified physician to this position - Dr. Blue - you have a chance to change some of this.

I am an Ada County resident. I have lived here since 1972. I vote. I expect that you will do what Ada County residents endorse. Thank you for listening to us.

Sincerely, Vera Noyce 8615 W. Atwater Drive Garden City, ID

From: Meghan Jankowski To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:16:36 PM

I am writing in support of Dr. Sky Blue for nomination to the Central District Health board.

Thank you, Meghan Jankowski, MD

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Good morning, I urge you to vote for Sky Blue MD. We worked together for years, and his integrity is impeccable. Please stay on the side of sanity and reality. Susan Blough MD From: Benita Jaca To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:08:42 AM

The duties are wide and ESSENTIAL for the SAFE health for all that live in and come to our county and state.

With careful observation and interviewing Dr. Sky Blue has shown that he is not into spreading misinformation for popularity purposes.

Please appoint Dr. Sky Blue to the physician's position for Central District Health board for the continued SAFE HEALTH practices that are needed.

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From: Lisa Dean-Erlander To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health position Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:45:06 AM

As a 22 year resident of Ada County, as well as someone who lost her dear father to Covid-19, I was appalled to hear that Mr Cole is even being considered to fill a CDH position here in Boise. Mr. Cole has described the COVID vaccine as “needle rape” and the “clot shot”, all the while that he and his family are fully vaccinated. Cole has incorrectly claimed the COVID vaccine has killed thousands and actively promotes an anti-parasite drug to prevent COVID. Dr. Cole is risking the lives of tens of thousands of Idahoans and he is a hypocrite. He does not belong on our public health board. I wish that people like him did not continue to be given a megaphone by our government—it is exactly what has led to Idaho storming back into first place with covid infections. We are now having an average of 700+ new cases each day and 10 people died of covid in Idaho yesterday. We need facts not conspiracy theories if our lives are ever to return to normal. Please appoint Dr. Sky Blue to this position and allow science and medicine to prevail instead of fringe extremist nonsense. Please. Do. The. Right. Thing. For. Idaho. Lives.

Lisa Dean-Erlander 4931 N Knollwood Ave Boise, ID 83703 208-869-8955 From: Jeannette Bowman To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health: Filling Vacancy Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:36:24 PM

Idaho (as well as the rest of the world) is peering into a continuing health crisis. When you have a plumbing problem, you don’t call on an electrician. When you have a flat tire, you don’t rely on your hair stylist to come to the rescue. We need the BEST person to fill this very important job. Many lives depend on it. Therefore I am listing my preferences to fill the Central District Health position:

1. Dr Sky Blue – We are fortunate to have a certified epidemiologist ready and willing to step into giving expert direction in this life-threatening health crisis. No other candidates comes close to providing the expertise Dr Blue can provide. He is able to absorb new medical information as it becomes available so the best guidance can be provided. This is not only about Covid, but other health issues that may arise. 2. Dr Moss – Though his overall public health expertise is not as deep as Dr Blue’s, his work as an orthopedic surgeon is relevant. The surgical remedies in his field have tremendously advanced over his career. In order to be successful, I assume he has been willing and able to embrace new technologies and not cling to the past because not changing would be more “comfortable”.

NO NUMBER LOW ENOUGH: Dr Ryan Cole – He has not uttered a word about how he would approach the health crisis before us or those we may face in the future. All he has talked about is disparaging the life-saving vaccines that are now available to meet our current covid crisis. His “needle rape” comments and other pejorative descriptions show hubris and an inability to assimilate new medical information as it becomes available. We need a public health advocate, not an ideologue.

CDH doesn’t need “almost good enough” or a “fresh outsider”. It needs to choose the best qualified, competent, open-minded public health expert. There is only one person who checks all the boxes: Dr Sky Blue

Thank you for your consideration of my remarks.

Jeannette Bowman 200 N 3rd St #403 Boise, ID 83702 [email protected] 208/345-6882 208/890-4309 (Cell)

From: tom.vanhem To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Heath appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:56:22 AM

I strongly encourage the appointment of Dr. Cole. Thanks for offering to receive public opinion on this very important topic.

Sincerely,

Tom Van Hemelryck Meridian, ID

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Put him in. Sent from my iPhone From: Kristie Cucchiari To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Confirm Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:57:58 AM

My name is Kristie Cucchiari and I am a concerned citizen affected by decisions that the CDH makes, and I am calling for the confirmation of Dr. Cole to the open board seat. As I understand it he has already received a vast majority of support from the citizens of Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley Counties. I live in Ada county at 2967 NW 3rd Street, Meridian, Idaho 83646.

The people want Dr. Cole!

Thank you,

Kristie Cucchiari From: Oldfield, Barry To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] DO NOT appoint Ryan Cole to CDH board!!!! Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:59:32 AM

From: Dvrwlknsn Outlook To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Doctor selection for Central District Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:52:57 AM

In these tumultuous times the stability of the government and the true feeling of “We the people” believing that our elected officials are listening and acting on our cumulative wishes makes your job difficult.

Vaccine mandates and masking orders are not only contrary to science and research, they are contrary to our God given rights.

The only candidate that I believe suitable for this position is Dr. Ryan Cole.

Commissioner Beck’s comment regarding budgetary understanding and management certainly is going to be far better served under the watchful eye of a business owner as opposed to corporate doctors who have no day to day experience with it.

Please see your way to selecting Dr. Ryan Cole for the betterment of Ada County!

May God guide your vote!

Sincerely,

Dave Wilkinson (208) 809-0735

From: [email protected] To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Doctor selection for Central District Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:45:11 PM

Karen Raese Garden City, ID 208 850-4847 From: Theressa Bingham To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Cole nomination Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:55:25 PM

To whom it may concern I am in favor of Dr Cole for the position as cdh board member.

Thank you Theressa Bingham From: Melissa Hathaway To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:45:59 PM

Dear Board of Commissioners,

My name is Melissa Hathaway. I live at 4265 W Briar Rock Ct and I support Dr. Ryan Cole for the CDH board member appointment. I have known the family for years and I trust his medical knowledge, council and professionalism. We need his voice on the board to keep Idaho well informed.

Thank you, Melissa Hathaway

Sent from my iPhone From: Gloria Urwin To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:04:04 PM

Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the board of Central District Health.

Sincerely, Gloria Urwin Precinct 2004 208-602-0421 From: spencer tuohy To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole Appt Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:03:58 PM

I urge you to appoint Ryan Cole to the health board. I believe in what he stands for ad we need him

Spencer From: Bernie Little To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:38:24 PM

Thank you for your support,

Bernie Little 14427 W Elmsprings ST Boise 83713 From: Susan Stokes To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:44:30 PM

Please consider adding Dr. Ryan Cole to your board. He is level headed and experienced and is exactly what Idaho needs. thank you, Susan Boise Resident From: Deborah Eisinger To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:14:54 AM

Dr. Blue is the obvious choice for the health board. He has experience and expertise. He’s a respected member of the medical community.

If you cannot respect expertise, you should quit listening to the trained experts who design roads or give legal advice.

We need an expert like Dr Blue to help lead us through this frightening time. New variants are making COVID more dangerous to our children as they return to school.

Don’t be a slave to the ignorant and noisy.

Appoint Dr Blue.

Deb Eisinger 12877 W Grenadier Dr Boise ID 83713

Sent from my iPhone From: thomsendunn To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Skye Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:05:31 AM

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Stephen R. Miller From: Carol Caba To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:49:58 PM

I urge the commissioners to select Dr. Blue. He is the only truly qualified candidate. for this position. Thank you for getting more public input, not just secret emails from one source. None of these gentlemen are running for Governor. This position is far more critical to our children and our state. Thank you.

Sent from my iPhone From: Ethan Martinez To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Cole - CDH Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:11:30 PM

Commissioners,

I, like many others, am writing again in support of Dr. Cole. He is the best fit and the most knowledgeable person for this appointment. His background, training and daily experience are unmatched by the other candidates.

Ms. Kenyon needs to stop her temper tantrum. The games being played to delay this appointment and attempts to find a way to appoint someone else are insulting to your constituents.

Appoint Dr. Cole to fill the vacant CDH seat.

Sincerely, Ethan Martinez District 20, Precinct 2001

Sent from my iPhone From: Sara Wimple To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:00:30 PM

County Commissioners:

Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the board of Central District Health.

Sincerely, Sara Wimple 2481 N Waggle Pl 83646 208-870-3700 From: Gail Maggi To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:57:21 PM

We want to see Dr. Cole as the new member. I am a local and a parent of children in the Ada County school district and we want to see Dr. Cole in there.

Sincerely, Gail Maggi Parent of Students at Eagle High School From: Eva VanCuren To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:45:35 AM

Dear CDH board, Appointing Dr. Ryan Cole is an irresponsible decision for such an important position especially at this crucial time. Dr. Epperly should never have been dismissed. Why not invite him to be reinstated? Dr. Ryan Cole would NOT be wise or safe for Ada County.

Respectfully, Eva VanCuren From: Tom von Alten To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole MUST NOT BE APPOINTED TO THE CDH BOARD Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:08:35 PM

I have written to the Commission about appointments to the Central District Health board multiple times. My wife and I have lived in Ada County for almost 40 years.

I'm not sure if my endorsement of Dr. Sky Blue reached you. I sent that close to the end of the comment period that was closed on Aug. 6. His training and relevant experience, and endorsement by his colleagues suggest to me that he would be the best choice for CDH.

As commissioner Beck noted, many people are trying to politicize this decision, just as public health decisions have been politicized for a year and a half during the Covid-19 pandemic. That is most unfortunate.

I looked back at the KTVB news report, and Dr. Cole's statement in March of this year, and it seemed to me he was minimizing the seriousness of Covid-19, and after walking back provably false assertions that were challenged by his peers, he opined that he thought the pandemic was over. See https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/208/garden-city-doctor-reacts-fact- checking-his-statements-lawmakers/277-6d4ba8c6-3eb7-4334-bfe2-2052c57a7e0e [ktvb.com]

Less than half a year later, we can see how wrong that prediction was.

In the Monday interview of Dr. Cole by the Commission, he seemed very reasonable, although he said some odd things. He estimated he would "see 30,000 patients this year through diagnostics." That's some 100 to 150 per day.

While he has had past experience with direct patient care, it's a curious thing to say. I've had some diagnostic tests this year, but I would not expect any of the pathologists who reviewed my results to say that they "saw" me. Their professional opinion would be limited to the very specific test results.

In response to Commissioner Davidson's question about "trends" in the community, Dr. Cole said he sees "metabolic issues in our community," and seemed to suggest that we are broadly "unwell." That seems like the inference one would make from "seeing patients" as pathology reports.

"Health can be used in a very tyrannical form that we've seen throughout history," Dr. Cole said at one point. It's hard to know what he meant by that, but it was a very strange thing to say.

Asked to assess why he thought the Idaho Medical Association endorsed Dr. Blue over him, Dr. Cole said:

"I think there are systems interests, to be quite honest, and there are financial interests. I have no commitments to large systems making decisions, I'm an independent..."

This is vague innuendo, at best. It's definitely unprofessional.

Commissioner Davidson asked Dr. Cole if he's had any theories that he's changed after getting new data.

"Delta has escaped what we're doing," Cole says, arguing that we need to pivot. To... looking for a treatment instead of a preventative? He compared the current Covid vaccines to FOUR YEAR OLD FLU SHOTS, because they were developed "four variants ago." While that's obviously true, it dismisses the considerable data that have been accumulated to show that the current vaccines do reduce the severity of illness, and the risk of mortality. It's more treatment-like than unproven alternatives that may or may not demonstrate efficacy.

He also deprecated the accumulated data in the US as based on "kind of a retrospective reporting system," and said "the world data tends to be much more up to date and prescient [sic] than what we have here."

Personally, I'm extremely skeptical that we can make good inferences based on data from India, the positive example Dr. Cole cited, or that they have something other than "retrospective reporting" that could inform CDH decision- making.

Finally, I looked up the video recording of Dr. Cole's presentation to the "White Coat Summit" of "America's Frontline Doctors" two weeks ago.

I'd previously seen news reports of it, and was shocked. A news report doesn't do it justice.

The Commissioners need to watch this for themselves: https://americasfrontlinedoctors5.com/videos/summit-sessions-the-science-ryan-cole-md- covid-19-vaccines-autopsy/ [americasfrontlinedoctors5.com]

As he did before the Commission, he cited "some Ph.D. research in immunology," as if it qualifies him as an expert. "Immunology and virology is right up my alley," he said.

The talk goes very quickly downhill from there. It is unprofessional in the extreme, and quite frankly shocking.

Once again, I must insist that Dr. Ryan Cole is utterly unqualified to be appointed to the Central District Health Board. ______Tom von Alten 2824 N Grandee St Boise ID 83704 [email protected] 208 378-1217 From: Smock, Connie To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole for the Central District Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:13:21 AM

Connie Smock RN, MSN, CCHP-RN

IDOC Data Sensitivity Classification - L3 Restricted From: Chris Gowing To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:34:02 PM

Hi my name is Christine Gowing. My address is 3122 S. Holly St. and I live in Nampa Idaho. I’m requesting that you appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the CDH board.

Sincerely, Christine Gowing

Sent from my iPhone From: Brent Symes To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:07:37 PM

My name is Brent Symes. My address is 5057 W Eagle Landing Ct in Eagle, ID 83616. I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the vacancy on the Health Board.

Thank you! Brent Symes From: Madeline van Santen To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:57:44 AM

Cole is linked to one of the nation’s most prolific spreaders of COVID misinformation, according to Business Insider (https://www.businessinsider.com/sherri-tenpenny-how-anti- vaxxer-fuels-pandemic-makes-money-2021-8 [businessinsider.com]), spreads disinformation himself by calling the COVID vaccine “needle rape” and the “clot shot” (https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2021-08-10/doctor-up-for-idaho- health-board-spot-calls-covid-19-vaccine-needle-rape [boisestatepublicradio.org]), and has recommended the use of an unapproved treatment for COVID against the advice of the FDA, NIH, and WHO (https://idahocapitalsun.com/2021/08/09/ada-county-doctor-interviews-two- sides-of-the-coin-on-public-health/ [idahocapitalsun.com]).

What is most disturbing about your consideration of Cole is that he is clearly being dishonest and, for whatever reason, willing to risk my life and the lives of other citizens of Ada County. Even though he encourages others to take dangerous and unproven actions in the face of a pandemic, he and his family ARE FULLY VACCINATED (https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/208/garden-city-doctor-reacts-fact-checking-his- statements-lawmakers/277-6d4ba8c6-3eb7-4334-bfe2-2052c57a7e0e [ktvb.com]).

Please don’t make the problem even worse by allowing Dr. Cole to have any input into my community’s health and safety.

Thank you for your consideration of public health needs for the county, the region, the nation and the world during this difficult time. From: Doug Mann To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:26:58 AM

Doug Mann Meridian, Idaho . From: Jeana Church To: BOCC Cc: Jeana Church Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:11:13 AM

My name is Jeana Church I live at 12027 W Streamview Dr, Star ID 83669

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the vacancy of health board.

Thank you, Jeana Church

Sent from my iPhone From: Donna To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole. Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:59:50 PM

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From: Katie Middleton To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:00:22 PM

My name is Katie Middleton and I am writing on behalf of myself, my husband, and my family. We live in Ada County off Cloverdale Road on Black Spruce.

I am writing to show our full support to Dr. Ryan Cole.

Thank you, Katie --

KATIE MIDDLETON m. 817-944-6218 From: chris loucks To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:46:29 PM

Sincerely,

Christine Loucks From: Katie Hays To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:58:58 PM

The other candidates, especially Dr. Cole, are not qualified for this position. We cannot have science deniers and conspiracy theorists sitting on public health boards, especially during a pandemic that has infected more than 200k people, and killed more than 2,200 people in Idaho.

-- Katie Hays Southwest Ada County Resident [email protected] From: [email protected] To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] FW: vacancy Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:03:23 PM

Please fill the vacancy of health board position with Dr. Ryan Cole.

He is not just a resident of Ada county with a little medical background. He has a wealth of medical background and information regarding vaccines. He is an expert in epidemiology and is far superior to all the other people being considered.

Do something good for Ada county, please, and put in Dr. R. Cole .

From: Mary Lou Kinney To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fw: CDH Board choice Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:06:38 PM

From: Mary Lou Kinney Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: CDH Board choice

To our Ada County Commissioners, We have lived and worked in Ada County for over 40 years. For the HEALTH of our Ada County communities and our family, friends and acquaintances who live here, we urge you to choose Doctor Sky R. Blue, MD, an infectious disease specialist who is also affiliated with a number of Ada County hospitals, as the most qualified candidate to serve on the CDH Board.

Richard & Mary Lou Kinney 3081 S. Shortleaf Avenue Boise, Idaho 83716 From: George Farrow To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Selection Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:49:48 PM

Sincerely, George Farrow 301 South Pierce Place Boise 83712 From: Katie Rhodenbaugh To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Vacancy Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:09:20 PM

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Ada County Health Board. As an Idaho Native and long-time Ada County resident I have interacted with Dr. Cole several times on a professional level in his clinic. I've found him to be thoughtful, investigative, science minded and in no way politically affiliated.

Thank you for your consideration, Katie Rhodenbaugh Eagle, Idaho

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android [go.onelink.me] From: Ellisabeth Swan To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:36:52 PM

Thank you! From: Brenda Gilchrist To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] I endorse and support Dr. Ryan Cole to serve on the CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:40:45 PM

I am a resident of ADA County, in the Central Health District. I am requesting that you support Dr. Ryan Cole.

Unlike many other politically driven doctors, with ties to Pharma, Big Tech and others, I believe Dr. Cole will protect the health of all Idahoans in regard to all health issues and not only from the virus.

He values our liberty and will respect our individual choices. Please use your influence as much as you can to support this choice.

Thank you.

Brenda Gilchrist Meridian, ID From: Frederick Devlin To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] I support Dr. Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:23:46 AM

Frederick M. Devlin

5333 N Hertford Way

Boise ID 83714 From: Lorna Mitson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] I support Dr. Ryan Cole for CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:59:44 PM

Dear Ada County Commissioners,

As a resident of Ada County in the Central Health District I am asking you to support Dr. Ryan Cole to replace Dr. Epperly on the CDH Board.

I have listened to him speak, viewed the candidate interviews and believe he will protect the health of all Idahoans in regard to all health issues and not only from the virus.

He values our liberty and will respect our individual choices. Please support this choice.Thank you.

Blessings, Lorna Mitson 9480 W. River Beach Ln. Garden City, ID 83714 From: Pamela Peters To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] I support Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:59:26 AM

My name is Pamela L. Peters and I live at 3820 W. Hidden Springs Drive, Boise Idaho. I support Commissioner Ryan Davidson's nomination of Dr. Ryan Cole. I believe, Dr. Ryan is without a doubt the best qualified individual to represent and serve our counties.

Please make his appointment happen.

Thank you.

Pamela Peters COO AGAMI HOLDINGS LLC The Blissful Plant Co. LLC Blue Toad Botanicals Functional Food Innovation Lab LLC Ananda Biosciences LLC [email protected] BlissfulPlant.com [blissfulplant.com] 800.732.0472 212.313.9553 208.914.1012

Corporate Offices 3100 N Lakeharbor Lane Suite #160 Boise, ID 83703 USA From: Craig Raese To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] In Favor of Sky Blue for CDH physician appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:42:33 PM

Please register my support for Sky Blue for the CDH physician appointment. I am a 40 plus year resident of ADA county.

Thank you,

John Craig Raese 5194 N Watersedge Ave Garden City Idaho From: Stephanie Austin To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] In Support of Dr Sky Blue for CDH appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:53:57 AM

Stephanie Austin Meridian, ID 83642 From: Bonnie Reed MD To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] In support of Dr. Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:44:14 PM

I am an Ada County physician with the St. Luke’s system and I still believe Dr. Sky Blue is the best candidate for the health board. It’s true that this position does not need to be held by an epidemiologist, but we would be lucky to have one in this position given some of the challenges we may face moving forward, Covid or otherwise. He is well-respected and well-known throughout our medical community and has established the relationships necessary to assist with community programs and outreach.

Whether or not someone can handle a budget should not be the primary concern for a single member of a health board.

I would be willing to consider Dr. Moss in compromise, but still feel the better choice would be Dr. Blue.

Bonnie Reed MD St. Luke’s Family Medicine

"This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential or privileged, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by error, please notify us immediately and destroy the related message." From: Steve Gibson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] It"s NOW time to MASK UP ! Let"s do this again together ! Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:14:54 PM

1. While Treefort Music Fest is still a go this year after being canceled in 2020, the festival is putting in place entry requirements. Event organizers announced that all attendees must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of a negative PCR test within the prior 48 hours. Festival-goers are also encouraged to have masks on hand as some fort venues might require them 2. St. Luke’s Health System is pausing certain elective surgeries and procedures that require an overnight hospital stay because of significant and increasing COVID-19 patients. The pause does not impact elective outpatient surgeries or procedures that do not require an overnight hospital stay. “We are implementing this pause in order to accommodate and plan for increased patient volumes as our patients needing to be admitted has doubled in two weeks and the COVID-19 positivity rate continues to climb,” Dr. Jim Souza, Chief Physician Executive, St. Luke’s Health Syst

3. Mask Mandate: Starting today, faculty, staff, and students at Boise State are required to wear masks indoors on campus.Masks at BSU: Boise State is now requiring all faculty, staff, and students to wear masks indoors on campus and inside Albertsons Stadium.

“ Leaders are like Eagles- They don’t flock together, you find them one at a time. “

I ask- what are you ? Public safety over ego’s please !

Respectfully-

Steve Gibson From: Jessica Shipman To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] New CDH board member Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:16:53 PM

Rod Beck, As an Ada County resident I am asking you to please not consider Dr Ryan Cole for the position on the board.

This ongoing virus needs someone on the board to help us navigate it & keep as many residents as safe as possible. Dr. Cole is not that person. I have read the incorrect information he has stated and I can not trust my health with him being on the board.

I’m not surprised that Mr Davidson would vote for him because Dr Cole has some of the far extreme views that he has.

So I urge you to appoint Dr Sky Blue to the board because I feel much safer with my life with his honest views.

Sincerely, Yvonne Lierz 3555 N Sawgrass Way Boise, Idaho 83704 From: Raymond Frechette To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] New commissioner Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:44:49 PM

Please. Please. Please. Appoint a person who will improve the health of the county not promote radical conspiracy junk. Do not appoint Mr Cole. It’s a lint science, not politics. RayFrechette 865 N Caledonia Pl. Eagle

Sent from my iPhone From: Mary Glen To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] No to Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:59:44 PM

I urge you not to choose him. His conspiracy views are false and dangerous. He is a hypocrite as well; he and his family are vaccinated against Covid despite his public position as an anti-vaxxer.

Mary A. Glen From: Nancy To: BOCC; [email protected] Subject: [EXTERNAL] Nomination for Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:54:30 PM

My name is Nancy Henderson and I live in Boise, Idaho in Ada County. I would like to show my support for Dr. Ryan Cole to be appointed to the CDH Board. I believe him to be very qualified for this position. With his knowledge of epidemiology and since he runs a lab in our community he actually sees the data. I believe he can bring a balanced approach to the CDH board.

Thanks, Nancy F Henderson From: [email protected] To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Physician Position Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:29:18 PM

I am hoping that you all look out for the good of our whole population and appoint a physician that does not promote false information like candidate Ryan Cole is doing. Amazing that someone will tell people vaccines are bad and yet he and his family are all vaccinated. That is NOT a person who is looking out for the good of our community.

Please please pick someone who will be level headed and provide science based advice. Do the right thing.

Sincerely, Annette Hanson Boise, ID From: Just, Rinda To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Physician appointment to CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:49:26 PM

Boards of health exist, in part, to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the communities they serve.

Despite protests, and backlash from some of those communities, CDH has done a pretty damed good job of trying to keep us safe during the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. They placed evidence based information ahead of politics, hysteria, and misinformation. The board did all it could to stay current with the quickly evolving knowledge about the virus. Dr. Ted Epperly was integral and effective as the physician on the board. His peremptory dismissal confirmed my belief that the majority of the Commission has abdicated their role concerning the welfare of the citizenry. The purpose of the health board is not to tell commissioners what the commissioners believe or wants to hear. CDH is there to tell the commissioners what they need to hear to keep communities safe. That means guidance based on the best empirical evidence available. The thing about science is that it is true whether or not you believe it.

I urge the commission to act responsibly in appointing Dr. Blue to the CDH board. Any other choice is a self serving political stunt, and the joke will be on those who become sick or die as a result. Govern, don’t grandstand.

-- Rinda Just Needle artist, recovering lawyer, doyenne of dogs

“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Vivian Greene From: Deb Holleran To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Physician for the Central District Health Board.... Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:40:50 PM

Please note my new email address: [email protected]

From: Chris Carcia To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please Appoint Dr Ryan Cole to Central District Health Agency, Ada County Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:16:21 PM

>> This is my vote for Dr Ryan Cole to join the Central District Health Agency in Ada County. >> Please make my vote count. >> Dr Ryan shares the same views as I and my friends do during these troubling times of Covid- To help others with treatments and not sit around waiting for the cure. Drs were always the people who helped others, not tie their tongues for money from NIH, big pharma, etc. >> >> Thank you and have a great day!! >> >> Chris Carcia >> Boise, ID From: Amy Johnson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please Support Dr. Ryan Cole to the CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:24:20 PM

Dear Ada County Commissioners,

As a resident of Ada County, I encourage you to confirm Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board. I am confident in his experience, wisdom, leadership and ability to protect the health of Idahoans and also to balance individual rights with community health.

Thank you for your support,

Amy Johnson 14452 West Elmsprings St. Boise, Idaho From: Seth McKenzie To: BOCC Cc: seth mckenzie Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please appoint Dr Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:16:17 PM

Rod,

Please don’t choose Dr. Cole. He put on a good show in the interview, but he has a well documented history for supporting conspiracy theories and not following proven science. If your want to take politics out of the issue, you can’t choose Dr. Cole, as his supporters are focused on politics and not medicine.

Ryan Davidson’s statement that most public comments have been in favor of Dr. Cole is not true. Just look at the public comments again and it’s clear, most support Dr. Blue.

Davidson was also wrong by stating that Canyon County had similar rates of Covid cases and hospitalizations. Their numbers were notably worse. He’s also wrong in stating that masks don’t work.

Requiring masks isn’t not about taking away personal freedoms. It’s about protecting others and the community in general. Wearing masks isn’t about you, it’s about what’s best to slow the spread of a deadly disease. Masks are the only way to protect children who can’t get vaccinated. Until more people get vaccinated, masks are the only defense if we want to live normal lives.

Though, not ideal, at least choosing Dr. Moss, and requiring him to seek input from Cole and Blue, is better than choosing a one-sided, unbalanced, misinformed Dr. Cole.

The better choice is Dr. Blue who is supported by physicians because he has proven that he follows science over politics to make decisions. He has most knowledge and experience in virology.

It’s your job to appoint someone who will protect the community. Please move beyond politics and do what’s right by appointing someone who is supported by Idaho physicians. And by appointing someone who is supported by the majority of Ada county residents like me!

Thank you, Todd Jankiewicz Ada County resident, father of a child too young to be vaccinated, voter From: Bridget Buehler To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:25:01 PM

County Commissioners:

Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the board of Central District Health.

Sincerely, Bridget Cole 686 S Lone Brook Way Eagle ID 83616 208-695-8095 From: Kiva Bostick To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to CDH Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:37:44 PM

Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the board of Central District Health.

Sincerely, Kiva Bostick, ADN, BAAS, MBA 4926 W. Tournament Drive Meridian, Idaho 83646 469-735-6603 From: Vicki Siebenberg To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:09:13 PM

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the vacancy of the Health Board.

Thank you, Vicki Siebenberg

Virus-free. www.avast.com [avast.com] [avast.com] From: Matlock’s To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please select Dr Blue to health board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:51:51 PM

Please appoint Dr Blue to the current vacant position on our County health board. He is clearly the most qualified.

Elizabeth Matlock From: Sharla Davison To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please support Dr. Ryan Cole to serve on the CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:33:51 PM

As a resident of Ada County, in the Central Health District, I am asking you to support Dr. Ryan Cole.

He will protect the health of all Idahoans in regard to all health issues and not only from the virus.

He values our liberty and will respect our individual choices. Please use your influence as much as you can to support this choice.

Thank you.

Sharla Davison Kuna, ID From: Annasarah Ferguson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please support Dr. Ryan Cole to serve on the CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:30:46 PM

As a resident of Ada County, in the city of Star, in the Central Health District, I am asking you to support Dr. Ryan Cole.

He will protect the health of all Idahoans in regard to all health issues and not only from the virus.

He values our liberty and will respect our individual choices. Please use your influence as much as you can to support this choice.

Thank you.

-- Annasarah Ferguson P: 2084028619 E: [email protected] From: Jl Helfman To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please support Dr. Ryan Cole to serve on the CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:20:12 PM

Dear Ada County Commissioners,

As a resident of Ada County, in the Central Health District, I am asking you to support Dr. Ryan Cole.

He will protect the health of all Idahoans in regard to all health issues and not only from the virus.

He values our liberty and will respect our individual choices. Please use your influence as much as you can to support this choice.

Thank you.

Janis Helfman From: Liz Whipple To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please support Dr. Ryan Cole to serve on the CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:57:15 PM

As a resident of Ada County, in the Central Health District, I am asking you to support Dr. Ryan Cole.

He will protect the health of all Idahoans in regard to all health issues and not only from the virus.

He values our liberty and will respect our individual choices. Please use your influence as much as you can to support this choice.

Thank you. -- Liz Whipple 2547 N Mallorca Way Meridian, Idaho From: Bonnie Krupp To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Public Health appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:46:09 PM

My choice is for public health officer is Ryan Cole. Let me breakdown my analysis of the individuals.

Dr. Moss is I am sure a fine orthopedist but in the medical world this is a technical job much like plumbing or electrical. His expertise beyond that is what? Medical school was a long time ago for Dr. Moss.

Dr Blue has been much touted for his HIV clinic and Gov. Little appointed him to his commission and Dr. Blue may still be on it. This might be a conflict. He did his training in infectious disease from the University of Utah. Otherwise Dr. Blue seems to bounce around from institution to institution.

Dr. Cole is energetic and runs his own pathology lab which currently does a majority of covid testing in our state. He also did his fellowship at Mayo Clinic. In his interview he noted numerous underlying problems of public health that had affected covid hospitalizations which the department needs to address. We do have public health issues that should be reviewed from mental illness, obesity, alcohol and drug issues.

My thought is we need to improve the general health of our population not just fret over covid.

Thank you.

Bonnie Krupp 130 N Haines St. Boise, ID 83712

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From: Jonathon Fishman To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Support for Dr. Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:54:54 AM

I am a software business owner with staff and operations based in Boise, Idaho. We need our workers to be informed and make sound health decisions based on science. Our company will FAIL if we can't sustain a healthy workforce. As a business owner, I base my decision on data.

It's my opinion that Dr. Ryan Cole has been spreading misinformation about vaccinations. I think he wants to influence unvaccinated people from taking this scientifically proven, a life-saving vaccine for Covid 19. These could be folks that I hire or my immediate staff.

What surprises me is that Dr. Cole and his family are all vaccinated.

Misinformation is dangerous for our community and to the greater economy of the Treasure Valley. I would advocate for Dr. Skye Blue, who practices medicine based on evidence and transparency. He would bring that same approach to the Health Board.

Ryan Cole's stances are unproductive and dangerous to this community, and, surprisingly, he is being considered.

Thank you for listening.

Jonathon Fishman | (208) 297-3357 | Twitter [twitter.com] | LinkedIn [linkedin.com] From: [email protected] To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ryan Cole appointment to CDH Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:43:29 PM

I’ve been informed that the nomination has been tabled to verify the considerable support for Dr Ryan Cole was legitimate.

It appears that Central District Health is looking to fill a vacancy on their Board of Health.

I strongly urge Ada County Commissioners to consider the appointment of Dr. Ryan Cole for this position.

Dr. Cole has a proven record working with Covid patients, addressing the potential dangers of mRNA vaccinations and promoting effective treatments for the virus.

Thanks,

Michael Hart Eagle, ID

I reiterate my support for Dr. Cole without reservation. If further verification is required, please contact me.

Michael P Hart 5945 W Braveheart Dr. Eagle, ID 83616 (208)850-1470 From: Anna Irwin To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:28:35 AM

Hello,

My name is Dr. Anna Irwin. I am a neurologist at St. Luke’s. I am writing to express my support for Dr. Sky Blue. You are likely well aware at this point that Dr. Blue is the most qualified candidate for this post. Our community needs qualified and unbiased people like Dr. Blue to guide us in these troublesome times. Will you please do what’s best for our community and elect a qualified person for this post?

Thank you! Anna Irwin, MD

Sent from my iPhone From: Janeal Franklin To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Strongly oppose “Dr.” Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:45:21 PM

I appreciate that two of the commissioners are seriously considering this appointment to the health board and are trying to make a decision that is in the best interest of the citizens of Ada County.

And I am appalled that Commissioner Davidson is considering appointing a doctor that is spreading conspiracy theories in order to procure political favor with a small, vocal minority of right wing extremists. Dr. Cole should be reported to the medical board for malpractice. The requirement to have a medical doctor on the board is so that the doctor can give input on the accepted, evidence-based medical guidelines for guarding the public’s health. Putting a doctor on the health board who will only take into consideration political calculations when making recommendations and disregards all medical science is malpractice. It’s malpractice for Dr. Cole and it’s malpractice for the commissioners. Putting citizens‘ lives at risk is unconscionable by elected leaders.

Please make an ethical decision. Don’t disregard 99.9% of the medical community’s strong recommendation to appoint Dr. Blue. When you or your family member has to go to the emergency room gasping for breath, you’ll definitely want them to use all the best treatments that have been shown to be effective at treating your heart attack/stroke/asthma attack, etc and not give you an anti-fungal medication used on cattle and send you home because “the hospital is just trying to make money with all their fancy stents, clot-busting medications and ventilators.” Will you listen to doctors then?? I’m sure that you would never put your political aspirations ahead of your family member’s health and safety. Why are you willing to do that to the citizens of Ada County?

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Janeal Franklin From: christy foltz To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for Dr. Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:18:51 PM

Thank you, Christy Foltz-Ahlrichs 6318 Bermuda Dr, Boise ID 83709 From: Karen Miller MD To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for candidate Dr. Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:27:26 PM Attachments: image001.png

I strongly recommend that Dr. Blue be the CDH appointment. Not only is he the most qualified as a board certified Infectious Disease physician and epidemiologist, he is also a kind person who takes the time to explain things carefully to people. I have found him to be an outstanding colleague who would serve with care and consideration.

As regards the other candidates, I do not believe an orthopedic surgeon has the knowledge base to advise regarding public health. (I should know: I’m married to one! He knows perfectly well that he doesn’t have this knowledge base and he reaches out to me frequently at the dinner table for updates on the pandemic, vaccinations, and booster shots.) And as far as Dr. Cole goes, I think it’s pretty hypocritical to describe the COVID vaccine as “needle rape” when he and his family are fully vaccinated. Further, his claims that the COVID vaccine has killed thousands is a claim that cannot be proven. Adverse events after vaccination, including deaths, are reported to a registry, to which FDA requires providers to report. It is important to understand that a report does not mean that the vaccine caused the event. From the CDC website “A review of available clinical information, including death certificates, autopsy, and medical records, has not established a causal link to COVID-19 vaccines.” If I drink a glass of water, walk outside and trip on my garden hose, causing a bloody nose, I would be ridiculous to claim that drinking water can cause bloody noses. It takes more than timing to establish causality.

Please fill the open appointment with Dr. Blue, the most qualified physician you are considering.

Regards, Karen S. Miller, MD

Karen S. Miller, MD Adult Director, St. Luke’s Cystic Fibrosis Center St. Luke’s Idaho Pulmonary Associates St. Luke’s Health System ( 208-323-3767 + [email protected] She/her/hers

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My name is Lynn Glidden. I live in Meridian (Ada County) Idaho but have a Nampa address for postal reasons. 4659 West Glidden Lane, Nampa Idaho 83687. I am in support of Dr. Ryan Cole as the new CDH board member. Thanks you! Date:8-12-2021

Sent from my iPhone From: Carmela Mouton To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vote Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:38:23 PM

My family resides in the city of Eagle and we strongly support Dr. Cole being appointed to the Central District Health opening.

Respectfully,

Ron Daily From: Monty and Mari Beth Moreland To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] YES to Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:14:30 AM

Sincerely, Mari Beth Moreland 12545 W. Tahiti Street Boise, Idaho 83713 208-954-4053 From: Eileen Schoenfelder To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] "Dr." Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:34:32 PM

To the Commissioners:

“Dr. Cole” is a fraud. He is not qualified to protect the health of Ada County residents. The idea that he would call a life saving vaccine heroically produced in record time by dedicated scientists a “needle rape” is despicable. He himself is vaccinated and yet he is interested in causing the death of hundreds of people.

SHAME FOR EVEN CONSIDERING SUCH A FAKE.

Sincerely,

Eileen Schoenfelder Boise From: Amanda Wolter To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Ryan Cole for the Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:21:20 PM

I was writing as an Idaho citizen to urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Thank you! -Amanda From: Kelly Williamson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] appoint Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:28:26 PM

I am sending this email again so that and giving you my address to confirm that I am in Ada County.

My address is: 18330 N Goldenridge Way Boise, ID 83714

As a resident of Ada County, in the Central Health District, I am asking you to support Dr. Ryan Cole.

He will protect the health of all Idahoans in regard to all health issues and not only from the virus.

He values our liberty and will respect our individual choices. Please use your influence as much as you can to support this choice.

Thank you.

Kelly Williamson From: Diana Alexander MD To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] express support for Dr. Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:15:48 AM

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To Whom It May Concern,

I am asking you to please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the vacancy of the Health Board. The board needs to have balance on the Covid issue.

Respectfully,

Jeanne Adair 5902 W. Piaffe Court Eagle, ID 83616 From: '[email protected]' Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:18 AM To: Ada County Webmaster Subject: [EXTERNAL] New submission from Ada County Feedback Form

Ada County Feedback Feedback Type : Suggestion Department : Commissioners Other Department : Did you know that while Cole calls the covid vaccine "needle rape" (boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-gover…), he and his whole family have already been vaccinated - ktvb.com/article/news/l….

Ryan Cole’s business is profiting from the vaccine while he denounces it to appease to the anti-science base. Comment : He also stares that an anti-parasite medication for horses could be used to treat COVID-19.

Put common sense and science into Idaho!!!

Come on! We’re dying here!

Contact Information Name : Cynthia Sundvik Phone : (208) 353-6804 Email : [email protected] From: chrstevens9 To: BOCC Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:12:49 AM

Sent from my Galaxy From: DAVID J MYRA THOMPSON To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint DR. SKY BLUE Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:23:55 AM

Sincerely, Myra and Dave Thompson 2603 N Mountain View Dr , Boise, ID 83704 From: A. M. To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:15:32 AM

Anita Moore 1252 N. Chalmers Ave. Kuna, ID 83634 From: Susan McCabe To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Ryan Cole to the CDH board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:51:19 AM

My name is Susan McCabe and I am a resident of Eagle, ID. Address: 1452 N Palaestra Av, 83616.

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the CDH board. The community critically needs representation that balances both health concerns and individual medical rights.

Thank you, Susan

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‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ On Monday, August 9th, 2021 at 11:43 AM, Susan McCabe wrote:

Dear Commissioners -

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the CDH board. The community critically needs representation that balances both health concerns and individual medical rights.

Thank you, Susan

Sent with ProtonMail [protonmail.com] Secure Email. From: Ashlee Sirucek To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Ryan cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:33:55 AM

He is anti-COVID-19 vaccine and yet he and his family are vaccinated. Note that over 600,000 Americans have died of this disease.

It's unvaccinated people who have led to the mutations in COVID-19 and the current active variant, the delta variant. Unless more people get vaccinated, there will be more variants coming out and spreading.

I believe that Dr Sky Blue is by far the best qualified to be appointed to CDH, but at least Dr Moss is pro-vaccine. Please choose carefully. Please do not appointment Dr Cole.

Sincerely, Celia Renner, 406 E Fairbrook Dr, Boise, ID 83706 From: Amber Cox To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Board of Health Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:13:53 AM

I recommend appointing Dr. Ryan Cole to the Health Board.

Thank you, Amber

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Thank you,

Jessica Rooney Administrative Assistant Brick House Recovery 3663 N. Lake Harbor Dr. Boise, ID 83703 Office: (208) 286-4274 Ext. 0 Cell: (909) 222-3502 [email protected]

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The federal rules restrict any use of the information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse client. Any unauthorized re-disclosure of the information contained in this communication may be punishable under federal statutes. From: Ethan Martinez To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Appointment - Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:56:53 AM

Commissioners,

Ms. Kenyon needs to stop her temper tantrum. The games being played to delay this appointment and attempts to find a way to appoint someone else are insulting to your constituents.

Appoint Dr. Cole to fill the vacant CDH seat.

Sincerely, Ethan Martinez

Sent from my iPhone From: Robert Swandby To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:11:47 AM

Dear Board,

Dr. Sky Blue is clearly the most qualified candidate. He is an infectious disease expert with ties to both St. Al's and St. Lukes, and is highly respected in the medical community, especially among other infectious disease experts. We need this kind of expertise to get through the current pandemic and future infectious disease events.

With regard to his lack of knowledge of the CDH budget, I would say that would not be a disease expert's immediate focus, but could be readily learned in the course of his serving on the board. I was a budget analyst at Los Alamos National Laboratory for ten years, and two more of consulting, but I didn't come to the job with knowledge of their systems. I had to learn it.

What is most important in my mind is a unifying policy and statements coming from CDH during this time of confusion on the part of many citizens, which has been further complicated by political divisiveness. What needs improving is clarity!

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Bob Swandby From: Buzz Grant To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:47:40 AM

I am writing you to request your consideration of Dr. Ryan Cole for the open District IV board position at Central District Health. Dr. Cole has common sense conservative solutions to matters facing CDH today and I urge your appointment of Dr. Cole to this important position.

Also, I would advise you of my appreciation for the extraordinary efforts and commitment of Russ Duke at CDH. He has done a terrific job over the years, and I appreciate his dedicated service.

Thank you.

L. W. Grant, III Attorney at Law Grant Law, PLLC

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From: Lyman Belnap To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Position Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:03:54 AM

My name is Wm. Lyman Belnap. I have been a resident of Ada County 44 years and currently reside at 6903 W. Kingsdale Dr., Boise, ID 83704. We raised our family here and I am a practicing attorney.

I have met Dr. Ryan Cole and have seen his work and skills as a medical professional. We share a few common clients/patients. He is an excellent doctor and is very knowledgeable regarding the issues that might come before the CDH Board.

Please accept this email as an expression of my full support and confidence for Dr. Cole and what he would bring to a Board position.

Most Respectfully,

Lyman

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From: Erin Kunkle To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board appointment 17 Aug Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:23:13 AM

Good morning,

My name is Erin Kunkle I reside at 4457 S Varian Ave Boise 83709.

I have a child who attends Borah High School. I believe masks should be optional for everyone to include our children.

I understand you will be appointing a new board member on 17 August 2021. I am SUPPORTING Dr Ryan Cole, who has received 90% support already.

We are paying attention please do not lose what little trust is left. I hope that one of your core values is integrity and you will do what the people are asking for. Please appoint Dr Cole.

Thank you, Erin Kunkle

Sent from my iPad From: Stacy Jensen To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board of Health open position Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:04:16 AM

Dear Commissioners,

I am writing to pledge my support for Dr. Sky Blue for the open position on the Central District Health Board of Health. Dr Blue would be a knowledgeable and beneficial addition to the board.

Dr Sky Blue is an infectious disease physician who is incredibly qualified to not only assist Idaho citizens in common sense prevention, but also has been on the front lines for all infectious diseases in the Treasure Valley (not just COVID). Having worked for many decades on managing infectious disease and individual health outcomes for thousands of Idahoans, Dr. Blue truly understands and will represent the perspectives of the rural and urban communities comprising Central District Health.

I implore you to select the most qualified candidate, Dr. Sky Blue, to fill the open position.

Sincerely,

Stacy Jensen From: Traci Hammrich To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:24:17 AM

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Traci Hammrich. I live at 3524 S Glacier Bay Ave, Meridian ID 83642. I am strongly urging you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board. I believe he would be a great asset and bring many years of healthcare experience to our district.

Thank you, Traci Hammrich

Sent from my iPhone From: Kelly Cook To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Candidate Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:25:46 AM

My vote is for Dr Sky Blue. He is clearly the most qualified candidate.

Please stop playing politics with our lives.

Thank you, Kelly Cook Boise, ID

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From: [email protected] To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Commission - physician appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:06:07 AM

We are at a pivotal time in our battle against an unprecedented public health crisis. Our state needs the expertise of someone with a background in epidemiology. I urge you to appoint Dr. Sky Blue to the commission.

Regards,

Carol Sevier [email protected] From: Hillarie Hagen To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:57:24 AM

As an ADA county resident I am emailing to request the consideration of Dr. Sky Blue for the CDH appointment. The fact that there is even a debate about the choice between Dr. Blue and Dr. Cole is ridiculous. Dr. Cole continues to spread misinformation about COVID and the vaccine even though his family and himself are fully vaccinated. He promotes drugs to treat COVID that aren't appropriate forms of treatment. He risks the lives of Idahoans and doesn't belong on our public health board. We need professionals who take our public health seriously and Dr. Sky Blue is the one who will. Please do not appoint Dr. Cole!

Best, Hillarie Hagen 9153 W Calico St, Boise, ID 83709 From: Michelle Ward To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH position Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:48:03 AM

On the other hand, Dr. Cole espouses discredited theories and disseminates misinformation. His theories are not simply another fresh point of view, they are dangerous. We would not consider a flat-earth believer for a position on a map commission, as not all beliefs and theories are equal. Please eliminate Dr. Cole from consideration.

Sincerely,

Michelle Ward 1306 N. Jullion Ave. Boise, ID 83704

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From: Vicki Kellerman To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH vote public input Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:35:03 AM

I support Dr. Sky Blue.

Vicki Kellerman Boise, ID From: Kristy Bowlden To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDHD Appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:20:38 AM

Dear Commissioners:

I would like to recommend Dr. Skye Blue to fill the physician vacancy on the CDHD Board. As an infectious disease expert, Dr. Skye is uniquely qualified in this time of the pandemic. His recommendations will be science based and non-partison. I would also recommend that you reject Dr. Cole as a candidate since, according to his interview, his views are not science based. This selection is critical.

Thank you for your attention.

Kristine Bowlden, M.D. 14074 Morell Rd. McCall, ID 83638 208-866-4889 From: STEVEN J YTURRALDE To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CHD Board appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:44:53 AM

Please follow the merit concept of making this appointment and appoint Dr. Sky Blue. Dr. Blue is an epidemiologist and well versed in the CDH current needs. I realize tht we may not always need this expertise and the position will come available again in 4 to 5 years.

Thank you, Steve Yturralde From: Terry Gilbert To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Board of Health Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 6:48:12 AM Attachments: Letter re. appointment to Central District Health.docx

Ada County Commissioners Commissioner Ryan Davidson – District 1 Chairman of the Board Rod Beck – District 2 Commissioner Kendra Kenyon –District 3 [email protected]

Dear Commissioners:

As members of the Ada County Commission, you have a serious decision to make about who will serve on the vacant position on the Central District Board of Health.

One candidate has aligned himself with political forces in Idaho which has b the seriousness of Covid- 19 and dismissed the approved vaccines to stop the spread of this disease. Idaho has rising cases of Covid which endangers the health and physical safety of our citizens, retards the ability of our businesses to emerge from the pandemic and forestalls our ability to enjoy our family, friends and neighbors. (For instance, the leader of my extended family, I was forced to cancel a family reunion scheduled for Sept. 2021 because of the emergence of the Delta variant.)

When you interviewed Dr. Ryan Cole you noted, no doubt, his pleasing personality and the sincerity of his voice and manner. However, you may or may not be aware that he is spreading misinformation about vaccines to fight Covid-19, not only in Idaho but in other states. His efforts and those of others of like mind will ensure the spread of this disease and will contribute to the ill health and, in some cases, the death of citizens who follow his counsel, the recession of our business life and the separation of family, friends and associates once again.

While some citizen applaud Ryan Cole’s so-called independence from the medical community and interpret his position as supporting individual rights, other citizens – I am one – believe the common good is a goal for which we as a community should strive. The concept of the common good served as the basis for forming the United States and more faithfully comports with our Christian heritage that counsels that we are our brother’s keeper.

The Idaho Medical Association has asked the commission to appoint Dr. Sky Blue to the Central District Board of Health. Please follow this advice. The medical community created its position – not as a political statement – but as the careful view of medical professionals who support a scientific viewpoint, as opposed to a political point of view. In other words, the advice was created not to attack political conservatives but to continue the fight against Covid-19 in Ada County, a fight in which we all should be engaged.

Please choose wisely, members of the commission.

Respectfully,

TERRY L. GILBERT 208-695-9262 [email protected]

From: Taylor Payne To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:10:28 AM

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Best, Taylor Payne Idaho Citizen From: Laurie Diaz To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health Board appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:12:54 AM

Hello, I would like to recommend Dr. Ryan Cole for the position on the Central District Health Board. He is a doctor of great integrity and skill, a good communicator, and very concerned about the health of our communities.

Thank you, Laurie Diaz

Sent from my iPhone From: Carmen Weyland To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:06:18 AM

Dear Commissioners,

I live in Ada County and support Dr. Sky Blue for the physician position on the CDH Board.

Commissioner Kenyon’s recommendation to select Dr. Moss and use Dr. Blue and Dr. Cole as contractors for advising on specific public health matters isn’t a bad idea and one that I would support.

Thank you all for your service to our community.

Sincerely, Carmen Weyland 208-369-4576 From: Dylan and Whitney Eaton To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:55:27 AM

Please put Dr Sky Blue on the Board. He has actual medical training in a direct field which would benefit Ada County citizen and as a board member mean he would volunteer his valuable time for the position.

Do not appoint Ryan Cole who seems to lack the understand of medicine and public health.

The Board should be able to compile health information. If the elected representative choose to make decision against the Board's recommendations then we can choose to elect other representatives. The elected representatives should at the very least have information on what they are choosing.

Sincerely,

Susan Bernatas Boise, ID From: Maureen Larkin To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health board Appointee Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:55:35 AM

Hello -

I am an Ada County resident and I DO NOT support Ryan Cole to be appointed to the CDH health board. I support Dr Sky Blue. This is the person, that months ago, you told us was the best choice for the job. Please do not appoint Cole. Our community is being torn apart with extremist views. Bring back the middle.

Sincerely, Maureen Larkin - Eagle Resident

Sent from my iPhone From: Bron Roberts To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central district health board member Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:21:16 AM

To the Ada County commissioners,

You have a very important decision to make regarding who should be on the Central The District Health Board. Dr. Ryan Cole is the WRONG person to choose. He is providing misinformation about Covid including prevention and remedies for our community.

My preference would be for you to choose Dr. Sky Blue who is an infectious disease specialist and has the most experience for giving guidance to the Ada County commissioners regarding health issues.

Thank you so much for considering my opinion.

Bron Roberts Boise, Idaho

Sent from my iPhone From: Christopher Hyer To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central health appointee Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:31:39 AM

I find it extremely sad and maddening that Dr. Cole is considered viable at this point. Many of his covid claims are considered false and dangerous claims by the medical community. This isn’t innovative thinking, this will cost people’s lives if he is making public health recommendations.

Anti-vaccine, https://www.factcheck.org/2021/04/scicheck-idaho-doctor-makes-baseless- claims-about-safety-of-covid-19-vaccines/ [factcheck.org] recommending a drug that has no effect on covid https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-08-11/ivermectin-no-effect-covid [latimes.com]

Our health district and citizens be serve better. If you have to compromise, Dr. Moss would be better.

Best, Chris Hyer 2018 e redwick ct Meridian, id 83646 From: Gregory Farmer To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Cole is wrong Choice Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:19:18 AM

Dear board members, I am writing to ask you to NOT support Dr. Cole as a choice to replace Dr. Ted Epperly. At this point in time we need a medical professional who has flexible thinking to address the fluctuating COVID conditions, not one who has his mind made up with falsehoods. Science has shown that our best defense against diseases like COVID are vaccinations and health professionals should support this with valid information for the public. As COVID infections wax and wane, mask wearing should also fluctuate to meet the needs in different communities. Dr. Cole’s position is to say no to everything. He is not the correct person for this position.

Thank you, Greg Farmer

Sent from my iPad From: Erin Darrington To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Do NOT consider Cole as a Candidate. Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:01:11 AM

I am writing out of concern that Commissioner Ryan Davidson, an Ammon Bundy defender and extremist in his own right, is rallying support from the far right for his dangerous candidate, Ryan Cole, who is advocating against vaccines and peddling unproven treatments, and COVID disinformation.

Additionally, Cole has equated vaccines to sexual trauma [theidaho97.org] by calling vaccines “needle rape” and the “clot shot." Cole has also incorrectly claimed the COVID vaccine has killed thousands and actively promotes an anti-parasite drug [theidaho97.org] to prevent COVID, against the recommendations of the FDA, NIH, and WHO.

But what is most shocking about all of this is the fact that COLE and his ENTIRE FAMILY ARE VACCINATED [theidaho97.org]. This means that this candidate for our health board is spreading misinformation about COVID, risking the lives of tens of thousands of Idahoans, enriching himself, AND he is a total hypocrite. Cole is a man who does NOT belong on our public health board.

I urge you to act and select a more qualified candidate like Sky Blue to represent the interests of Idahoans. “Discussing sewage pipes” may be “beneath Dr. Blue”, as your committee has commented in the past, but we are in the middle of a global pandemic. Dr. Blue has applied and is willing to sit through what has been deemed beneath him in order to do the most public good possible during his term and see us safely through to the other aide of this pandemic.

Thank you, Erin Darrington From: Thomas Hallam To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:15:38 AM

It is time to make the best health decision for Ada County and select Dr Blue for our Central Health representative. Protect our people, not our politics. The nonsense must cease before this pandemic wii cease.

Tom Hallam GARDEN CITY

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android [aka.ms] From: Ryan Dana To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole Nomination Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:03:02 AM

Dr Ryan Cole is not only a pathologist but he is exactly who the board needs to advise and take positive and reasonable steps to Keep our communities healthy; proactively and If necessary reactively. Not only now during the Covid 19 pandemic but also in the future.

What I know about Dr Cole, is that he is and has always been dedicated to his craft, and does believe in science. Back in December, KTVB (https://youtu.be/kQMJzGmrtLA [youtu.be]) featured him as the pathologist who hadn’t slept for over 27 hours, because he was researching, studying and looking at CV19 under a microscope. All the way since the beginning he has invested time (24+ hour days) money ($1.3 million for testing machines) and resources (increasing his staff over 100%) to understand the genetic makeup of this virus, the mutations its making, and how to fight against CV19 in the short and long term. This mans life has been dedicated to understanding the inner workings of the human body (over 600,000 biopsy’s in his career), how to make the body healthier (working in tandem with physicians to treat their patients) and how to also react to acute and chronic issues.

“When you choose path in life, whatever you do, do it well and be grateful for the opportunity to serve your fellow human beings.” Dr. Ryan Cole

This man IS EXACTLY who the CDH board and the counties under it need to truly take care of its communities.

Thank you for your time

Dana Larrondo 208-936-5117

Please excuse any errors, as this was sent from my iPhone. From: Laura Aguinaga To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:57:42 AM

Thank you Laura Aguinaga From: mark aguinaga To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:54:48 AM

Good morning, You can count me Anna Bayless 3825 n Longabaugh Ave meridian Idaho as a vote FOR DR RYAN COLE!!! It’s not a conspiracy that we want him to be a voice of REAL FACTS. If you gave him a chance he could teach you all what’s really going on from a science background! Please!

Sent from my iPhone From: theporterfamily2011 To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:25:09 AM

I am writing you in response to the election for the CDH board. Dr. Cole represents Idaho values and has morals that aligns with Idahoans. We ask that you listen to Idahoans voice and elect Dr. Cole.

Thank you,

Julia Porter From: Keep Idaho Free To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole for CDH board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:58:13 AM

Thank you,

Sherry Star, ID

Sent from ProtonMail for iOS From: Katie Faust To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole for Central District Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:34:47 AM

Good Morning,

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board.

As a citizen living in Ada County, I feel he is the only candidate who will have our best interests in mind when representing on the board.

Thank you for time,

Katie Faust From: Whitney Pannebaker To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole for the board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:24:58 AM

My name is Whitney and I would like to send an email in for my support of Dr. Ryan Cole as the newest member of the Health Board.

Thank you so very much! Whitney Pannebaker From: heather c To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:14:11 AM

To whom it may concern,

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Sincerely, Heather Solomon

Sent from my iPhone From: laura Ramirez To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:34:26 AM

Thank you, Laura Ramirez from Kuna From: Stephanie Myrick To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 6:41:44 AM

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From: Jennie Jensen Date: August 9, 2021 at 19:13:07 PDT To: [email protected] Subject: Dr. Ryan Cole

.Please pick Dr. Ryan Cole

Thank you,

Jennie Jensen Boise Resident From: Anne Cirillo To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:07:49 AM

Thank for the work you do,

Anne Cirillo Boise, Idaho From: Genie Lauria To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] ELECT DR. RYAN COLE Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:37:51 AM

If you need to verify my residency information, feel free to contact me 208-215-5299 or email me at this address.

Best regards,

-- Genie Lauria From: Kasia Kelley To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Elect Ryan Cole for CDH Seat Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:00:48 AM

Please vote to place Ryan Cole in the available CDH seat.

Thank you very much.

Kasia Kelley 208-989-6516 From: Curtis Coulam To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Endorsement of Dr. Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:04:59 AM

I am a physician residing and working in Boise, Idaho and am writing to support Dr. Sky Blue's candidacy for appointment to the Central District Health board. I have known Dr. Blue for decades. He is a well-respected physician in the community with an impeccable reputation, and his subspecialization in Infectious Disease medicine is apt given the current pandemic. The nomination of Dr. Blue would ensure to me that the Ada County Commission listens to their medical community and the Idaho Medical Association.

Thank you for considering Ada County physicians' support of Dr. Blue as you deliberate on this important nomination.

Curtis Coulam, M.D.

HIPAA Notice: This electronic transmission is a confidential communication and is transmitted for the exclusive use of the person or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email communication in error, please notify us immediately at (208) 384-9060. To the extent Protected Health Information (PHI) is enclosed, please be advised that it is being sent to you after appropriate authorization from the individual or under circumstances that do not require authorization. It has been disclosed to you from a protected record set whose confidentiality is protected by state and federal law. You, the recipient, are expected to maintain this information in a safe, secure and confidential manner. From: Kelly Panzeri To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fw: Please confirm the nomination of Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 6:33:21 AM

To whom it may concern: This conformation should be absolute and immediate. Idaho is in need of this type of thinking before we end up in the same position as Washington, Oregon & California. We are all independent thinkers here in the great state of Idaho. This has become political and it shouldn't be. Dr. Blue has a proven track record that doesn't correspond to Idaho. residents who were born and raised here. I was and have been a resident since the day I was born. This has become a battle based on politics and Idaho is better than that . With all due respect, please do what you were all hired to do and stop wasting valuable time. Confirm Dr. Cole Thanks in advance for your efforts.

K Panzeri 6104 South Snowdrift Place Boise Idaho 83709 From: Jami Barlow To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: No Mask Mandate Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:15:37 AM

Jami Barlow Timberline High School Parent From: [email protected] To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Appointee Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:17:51 AM

Hello,

I’m writing this to urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Health Board. I believe he will be represent and speak for the people in our area.

Thank you, Cassi McCray Resident of Star, ID From: Teresa Wilde To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Vacancy Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:04:59 AM

Dear Commissioners,

It’s imperative that you choose Dr. Blue for the Central District Health Board of Health vacancy! Please choose him, the person most qualified for this position, and don’t make this political! I can’t imagine why Anyone would gamble with people’s health and lives just for political gain.

Thank you, Teresa Wilde

Sent from my iPhone From: Mark Sessions To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Vacancy Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:58:07 AM

To whom it may concern,

In regard to the vacancy in the Health Board, I would like to make a nomination.

Please accept my nomination for Dr. Ryan Cole.

Dr Cole is very capable, knowledgable, and would be a good selection for the position.

Sincerely,

Mark Sessions 1447 W Arch Rock St. Meridian, Idaho 83646 208-899-9343 From: rootie rootie To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board appointment Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:34:10 AM

Dr. Cole is still the choice of the people by 10:1 margin ! From: Hunter Enger To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:27:02 AM

Thank you for your time!

Hunter Enger

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone [overview.mail.yahoo.com] From: Elizabeth Rodgers To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Hypocrisy Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:01:54 AM

Dr. Ryan Cole has been spreading misinformation about vaccinations. He wants to prevent unvaccinated people from taking this scientifically proven, life saving vaccine for Covid 19.

And yet: Dr. Cole and his family are all vaccinated.

I don't understand the game he's playing but he is dangerous for our community. We need someone like Dr. Skye Blue who practices medicine based on evidence and transparency. He would bring that same approach to the Health Board.

That Ryan Cole is even being considered for this position is an outrage and truly cynical.

Thank you for listening.

Elizabeth Rodgers Boise, ID From: Werdel Anna To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] In support of Dr. Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:51:11 AM

I am writing to you as a local community member, as well as a local public school teacher, to urge you to choose Dr. Sky Blue as the physician appointment to the CDH health board. He is clearly the most qualified and has the most pertinent experience to meet the current moment.

I am outraged that Dr. Cole is even being considered, our community deserves better than someone peddling vaccine disinformation.

Thank you for your time.

Anna Werdel

Math 7 Teacher Lake Hazel Middle School From: Mark Spelich To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Letter Support of Sky Blue, MD for Central Health District board. Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:49:18 AM

Please find this letter of FULL SUPPORT for Dr. Sky Blue, Infectious and Communicable Disease, and Epidemiology medical specialist, for the position to be filled for the Central Health District board.

Any choice other than Dr. Blue, in this instance, would be considered malpractice in the medical community.

When I need a higher level of expertise for infection control, in the interest of providing the best, "Gold Standard", of treatment to my patients, I consult the experts in the field: Dr. Blue and his specialty trained partners.

As a board certified orthopaedic surgeon myself, and colleague of Dr. Moss prior to his retirement, Dr. Moss' background and training as orthopedists do NOT give him ultimate expertise in this field of public health, as is the case with Dr. Blue.

Dr. Cole also lacks the specific medical training and expertise for this position.

To not utilize the nationally recognized expertise of Dr. Blue for this critical position would be the equivalent of medical malpractice in the field of public policy and elected officials.

As a constituent, practicing medical professional in the community, and owner of patient care medical facilities here in Ada County, I fully request Dr. Blue be selected to the Central Health District Board as he has the best interest of my family, medical practice and community's health safety in mind.

Mark Spelich, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Fellow, American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons

Diplomate, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons [email protected]

From: JanIce Eastman To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] MD appointee to board of health Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:42:24 AM

As a resident of Boise and a concerned citizen of Idaho, I am writing to urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board. He possesses the expertise, wisdom & medical intelligence to offer the citizens of this great state a balanced and accurate interpretation of the challenges of this current health climate.

I am resending this to include my physical address and validate my request as a citizen who resides within the boundaries served by Central District Health. Thank you for your consideration. Janice Eastman 1903 S Hervey St Boise, ID 83705

Respectfully submitted,

Jan Eastman From: Jan Brinkerhoff To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] NO Ryan Cole please Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:00:55 AM

Don’t do it!!!

Jan M. Brinkerhoff If at first you don’t succeed, You should probably avoid skydiving. From: dorothy woglom To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] NO TO DR COLE! Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:28:52 AM

I am a resident of Eage, Idaho and I strongly object to any further consideration of Dr Cole for a place on the Central District Health Board.

Please, don’t play politics with a public health issue. Dr Cole would be an outrageous choice. Please support science not politics. Please support Dr Sky Blue.

Sincerely, Dorothy Woglom From: Annalisa To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] No Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:00:21 AM

I would like to say I do not want Dr Ryan Cole appointed to the Central District Health Board. My support is for Dr Sky Blue. My husband is a Hospitalist at St Luke’s hospital and works with Dr Blue. He is the perfect man for the job with a great understanding of COVID and also non political and an amazing educator.

Thanks, Annalisa Cliften

Sent from my iPhone From: Natalie Dyrud To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Nomination for CDH Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:57:29 AM

To Whom it may Concern:

As a resident and concerned citizen of Idaho, I am writing to urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board. He possesses the medical expertise, wisdom & intelligence to offer the citizens of this great state a balanced and accurate interpretation of the challenges of this current health climate.

I am including my physical address to validate my request as a citizen who resides within the boundaries served by Idaho’s Central District Board of Health.

Natalie Dyrud 1735 Warren Wagon Rd P.O. Box 3026 McCall, Idaho 83638 Valley county

Respectfully submitted for your consideration,

Sincerely, Natalie Dyrud

Sent from my iPhone From: Natalya Brown To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Nominee for board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:32:05 AM

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Natalya Brown From: Erik Eastman To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] PLEASE APPOINT DR. RYAN COLE Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:24:43 AM

As a resident and concerned citizen of Idaho, I am writing to urge you to PLEASE appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board. He possesses the medical expertise, wisdom & intelligence to offer the citizens of this great state a balanced and accurate interpretation of the challenges of this current health climate.

I am including my physical address to validate my request as a citizen who resides within the boundaries served by Idaho’s Central District Board of Health.

Erik Eastman 505 W. Broad St Apt. 526 Boise, ID 83702

Thank you for your consideration,

Erik Eastman

From: Todd Jankiewicz To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please Don’t appoint Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:17:51 AM

Ryan,

Please don’t choose Dr. Cole. He put on a good show in the interview, but he has a well documented history for supporting conspiracy theories and not following proven science. If your want to take politics out of the issue, as you claim, you can’t choose Dr. Cole, as his supporters are solely focused on politics and not medicine.

Dr. Blue is supported by physicians because he has proven that he follows science over politics to make decisions.

Your statement that most public comments have been in favor of Dr. Cole is not true. Just look at the public comments again and it’s clear, most support Dr. Blue. What were you looking at?

Though, not ideal, at least choosing Dr. Moss, and requiring him to seek input from Cole and Blue, is better than choosing a one-sided, unbalanced, misinformed Dr. Cole.

Lastly, requiring masks isn’t not about taking away your freedoms. It’s about protecting others and the community in general. Wearing masks isn’t about you, it’s about what’s best to slow the spread of a deadly disease. Masks are the only way to protect children who can’t get vaccinated. If you don’t believe the CDC, please try to expand your personal mask and vaccine education beyond right wing promoted science and social media linked information.

It’s your job to appoint someone who will protect the community, and not just the political views of your supporters. Please move beyond politics and do what’s right by appointing someone who is supported by Idaho physicians. And by appointing someone who is supported by the majority of Ada county residents like me!

Thank you, Todd Jankiewicz Ada County resident, father of a child too young to be vaccinated, voter, taxpayer From: Samantha To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:32:44 AM

Hello Commissioners, Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the central district health board. He is a voice for the people. Thank you for your time! Samantha From: Sam Sandmire To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please appoint Dr. Sky Blue to CDH. Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:26:54 AM

Dear Ada County Commissioners,

Please appoint Dr. Sky blue to CDH. We need a person who correctly evaluates peer-reviewed, evidence-based research in making important decisions that affect our community’s health & safety.

Thank you, Yvonne Sandmire Ada County Resident & voter From: Jose Gude To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please choose Dr Ryan Cole MD Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:38:26 AM

I would like to endorse Dr Cole for the Central District Health Board of Health vacancy. He has the education, background, experience, and perspective to lead the Health Boards with reason, scientific evidence, and wisdom.

Thank you,

Jose Gude MD From: Anna Wingert To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please choose Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:23:29 AM

Dear Ada County Commissioners,

Thank you for all of your work and consideration. I know you have a big responsibility in keeping our community safe. I would encourage you to please choose Dr. sky blue for the central health board. I believe he has the most qualified. If you need to make a compromise, I would encourage you not to vote for Cole, as I worry that some of the information he has shared is not productive.

Thank you for your consideration, Anna

Sent from my iPhone From: Julia Jones To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please seat Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:43:11 AM

To the Central District Board of Health,

I urge you to seat DR. RYAN COLE to the Heath Board. His professionalism and expertise would make him a perfect choice and give our family confidence in your recommendations for our kids and community going forward.

Thanks you, Julie Jones

Sent from my iPhone From: Kathy Belknap To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please select Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:12:04 AM

Dear Commissioners, Please select Dr. Sky Blue to serve on the Central District Health Board of Health. He is knowledgeable and well respected, and would be an asset to the board.

I am extremely opposed to Dr. Ryan Cole. He is unqualified and clearly promotes conspiracy theories. While he can believe whatever he wants, he does not have the right to force his views on others.

Your choice matters to the health and well being of Idahoans. Please keep this in the forefront of your choice, not politics. Thank you for listening, Kathy Belknap

Sent from my iPad From: Allison Jordan To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: CDH Board Seat Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:32:00 AM

I am responding to my original email in order to clarify that I live at 2501 E Goldstone St, Meridian, ID 83642 and I support the appointment of Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board.

Thank you.

> On Aug 11, 2021, at 7:19 PM, Allison Jordan wrote: > :To Whom it May Concern < > > My name is Allison Jordan and I am a resident of the city of Meridian, Ada County, Idaho. I would like to express my support for Dr. Ryan Cole and his appointment to the Central District Health Board. Thank you for your consideration. > > Sincerely, > Allison Jordan From: Jill Thompson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Reject Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:52:14 AM

Please do not appoint Ryan Cole, a misinformation spreader and activist, to the CDC Board. As a health professional, we do not respect his medical viewpoints as they contradict science. Please consider another candidate.

Julia Thompson Garden City

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android [go.onelink.me] From: Kim Buie To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Request to instate Dr.Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:53:51 AM

Dear commissioners- As a citizen of idaho and Ada county I am asking that you instate Dr Ryan Cole as a new member to the CDH. Let’s bring integrity, science and freedom to the department of health!

Thank you! Sincerely, Kim Buie 208-866-4332

Sent from my iPhone From: Cheryllarabee To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ryan cole, No!!! Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:52:53 AM

Please do not appoint Ryan Cole he does not understand the content, cannot rationally analyze situations and has the wrong style. This is the wrong person for this job.

Sent from my iPhone From: sonderhouse To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ryan cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:48:14 AM

Thank you for your consideration. Voter.

Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device From: crosbyweis To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Selecting doctor to sit on board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:05:00 AM

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From: Lynn Strong To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support Dr. Sky blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:03:36 AM

I am urging you to select Dr. Sky Blue for the CDH position. Clearly Dr Sky Blue is the best and only choice for all of Ada County residents.

I am especially outraged that one nominee, Dr. Ryan Cole, has been spreading misinformation about COVID and the vaccines. He does not belong on our public health board!

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, Lynn Strong 2343 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID 83712

From: garygoods To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:20:36 AM

Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device From: Eli Morey To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support letter for Dr. Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:13:39 AM

I am a physician who works directly with Dr. Cole on a daily basis. He hired me as a second dermatopathologist and anatomic and clinical pathologist to help during this past year. I would like to add my support for his appointment to a position on the Central District Health board.

First, I do live in Eagle, and I am a public health professional. Having worked as an epidemiologist at the Utah Department of Health prior to medical school, I feel obligated to share my thoughts! I am vaccinated. Although my opinion on this particular vaccine differs slightly from Dr. Cole's (we both agree that the elderly and those at risk of severe disease should be vaccinated), I have perhaps had more conversations with him this year about the public health than almost anybody, and I can tell you that he cares immensely about his patients and the public health.

When he asserts he has seen hundreds of thousands of patients, I want to emphasize that, although he may not have directly conversed with all of them, he has read their names, looked at their photograph, has read the physician's exam findings and their list of possible diagnoses, and he then looks at the tissue and renders a diagnosis that is sound and conclusive and that will guide the treating physician to select the correct medication or procedure for that particular patient. A pathologist is the first physician to have all the medical information regarding the patient: the prior medical history, the physical exam, imaging studies, treatment history, laboratory results, prior biopsy results, genetic information, and finally the tissue that is viewed under the microscope. The pathologist then integrates all of this information to make a diagnosis. My point is that a pathologist, although mostly behind the scenes, plays an absolutely key role in the care of a patient and must be adept at detecting all diseases possible in the human body, and Dr. Cole's expertise as a pathologist and physician is among the highest I have seen. He is one of the only dermatopathologists I know that also runs an independent clinical laboratory (all blood and microbiology testing).

Dr. Cole is also a very hard worker. He is an astute, caring physician who literally gave his all this past year to seeing that he could help as many people in this community as possible, providing access to testing during spikes, thinking creatively about the best way to secure a testing supply chain that wouldn't dry out. It is his ingenuity that enabled him to provide much of the testing for CoVID during this pandemic. He would stay up late, even all night, after his COVID crew had gone home, in order to catch up on testing during a wave, or to troubleshoot problems that came up. All the while, he was reading CoVID articles as they appeared in the medical literature. I know because I tried to read them too, but he was always ahead, had always heard of the articles I was reading, even a week earlier.

The thing I have noticed about Dr Cole is that he can actually converse about issues of public health and understands--more than the average physician, even more than the average pathologist--the pathophysiology of disease and what is actually behind the poor health of our country. He is also not afraid to change his views if new information arises that is compelling. I am impressed that he seems to always want to get to the root cause of a problem. If appointed, he would not simply be a public figure, but a physician who would always do his homework, always think critically on a problem, and always try to make the best decision possible.

Thank you, Eli ______

G. Eli Morey MD MPH FCAP [email protected] M: 714.307.7035 F: 714.733.1167 From: Kelli Kennedy To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support of Dr. Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:29:48 AM

I live in Boise and would like to express my support for Dr. Blue and my fear of Ryan Cole.

I urge you to select the only candidate that has experience with infectious diseases and community health, Dr. Sky Blue.

But at the very least, protect the citizens of Ada county from Dr. Cole’s reckless, dangerous, and incorrect medical advice!!!!

Ryan Cole, who in addition to advocating against vaccines and peddling unproven treatments, is in bed with known grifters and purveyors of COVID disinformation. Cole has equated vaccines to sexual trauma [theidaho97.org] by calling vaccines “needle rape” and the “clot shot." Cole has also incorrectly claimed the COVID vaccine has killed thousands and actively promotes an anti-parasite drug [theidaho97.org] to prevent COVID, against the recommendations of the FDA, NIH, and WHO. But what is possibly worse than all of this? COLE and his ENTIRE FAMILY ARE VACCINATED [theidaho97.org]! As shocking as that revelation is, it appears to be true, as he admitted it to KTVB. That means that this candidate for OUR health board is spreading misinformation about COVID, risking the lives of tens of thousands of Idahoans, enriching himself, AND he is a total hypocrite. That is a man who does not belong on our public health board.

Sincerely, Kelli Kennedy From: Cindy Varin To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support of Dr. Sky Blue appointment to Ada County Bd of Health Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:45:56 AM

Dear Ada County Commissioners,

I write this letter in support of the appointment of Dr. Sky Blue to the open position on the Ada County Board of Health. He comes as a candidate with a wealth of knowledge in the field of epidemiology and public health. Since you are looking for a medical advisor to fill the open chair he comes with a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience to provide to our community.

I urge you to support his candidacy. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, Celinda C. Varin, Boise, Idaho

Sent from my iPad From: Pegi Williams To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vacancy - Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:42:59 AM

My husband and I are asking you to PLEASE appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the vacancy of Health Board.

Sincerely,

Ken and Pegi Williams Star, ID From: [email protected] To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vacancy on the Health Board Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:44:12 AM

I strongly urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the current open vacancy on the health board. He has the expertise and experience to do the best job compared to the other candidates.

Thank you!

Sarah Hayes (206)387-5205

From: Mary Johnson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vacant Seat Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:17:52 AM

-Mary Johnson 9108 W Mirror Pond Dr. Boise, ID 83714

Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note8. From: Miste Karlfeldt To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vote Dr Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:46:21 AM

Dr Cole is the right choice for real science and budget understanding to the CDH board. I request that you vote for Dr Cole.

In Liberty Miste Gardner Karlfeldt -- Miste Karlfeldt Executive Director cell: (208) 830-3576 www.healthfreedomidaho.org [healthfreedomidaho.org] https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealthFreedomIdaho/ [facebook.com] From: EDWARD MCEACHERN To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vote Sky Blue! Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:03:53 AM

"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere" - Albert Einstein - From: Cheryl Jorcyk To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vote for Dr. Sky Blue Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:27:07 AM

Office: (208) 426-4287 Fax: (208) 426-1040 Lab: (208) 426-4805 [email protected] From: Kristen M. To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] appoint Ryan Cole Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 6:52:07 AM

Please appoint Ryan Cole to the board.

Thank you,

Kristen McElderry From: Sunniva Hoff To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] commissioner Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:37:42 AM

Cole is the WRONG choice for Central District Health Board. We can not let someone like this make important decisions on behalf of our county. We need someone serious that base their decisions on science and facts.

Thank you for listening to your constituents' feedback.

Sincerely Sunniva Hoff From: Martha Cline MD To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] selection of Board Member of Central District Health Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:29:42 AM

Please select Dr. Sky Blue to join the CDHC board.

Thank you,

Martha Cline MD From: Anne Marcum To: BOCC Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Board of Health Appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:34:29 PM Attachments: image001.png

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From: Travis White To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:39:14 PM

Sent from ProtonMail for iOS From: Grace O To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:25:06 PM

I believe - as most of my fellow colleagues, family and friends - that Dr. Cole will make a great asset and surely will help do what is right for all Idahoans. It is apparent to Idahoans in our community that he is the most qualified and will the advocate the people of our valley need.

As an Ada County resident and third generation Idahoan, I sincerely urge you to do what is right for our great county and state!

Thank you for your time and consideration. From: Alice Blake To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] ADA county Commissioner Appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:43:45 PM

I am a physician who has practiced in Boise for the past thirty years. I think Sky Blue has the most expertise for this position and I am writing in support of him. Sincerely, Alice Blake MD From: Kathryn Mayngardt To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr Cole to the cdh board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:30:49 PM

Thank you Kathryn Mayngardt 10132 W Vixen Dr Boise, ID 83709

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Get Outlook for iOS [aka.ms] From: Kari Higginbotham To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr Ryan Cole to Central District Health Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:34:17 PM

Hello,

I am an ID citizen and am concerned for our state’s medical freedom.

I strongly urge you to appoint Dr Ryan Cole to the Central District Health board in the upcoming Board of Health appointment.

Sincerely, Kari Higginbotham From: Michelle Meier To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:12:41 PM

Hello,

We need Dr. Ryan Cole appointed to the health board. I urge you to do so!

Thank you in advance.

Mrs. Meier From: Jim Wood To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:57:00 PM

We strongly support Dr. Cole for the Board. He has demonstrated his concern for the health of this community in a very public way with sound advice on how to take precautions against Covid. He will use that same independent passion to make other sound decisions in the best interests of the community.

Sincerely,

Jim & Linda Wood Eagle, ID From: Suzanne Fuentes To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Cole to CDH Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:31:13 PM

Dear Commissioners,

Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole, M.D., to the Central District Health Board.

Dr. Cole possesses the knowledge and experience to serve the health board.

Respectfully,

Suzanne Fuentes 3518 S. Coleridge Place Boise, ID 83706 From: Michelle Andrew To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Cole! Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:23:19 PM

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Board of Health. We need a different perspective on this board! If the board needs to consult traditional medicine experts, they can always ask St. Luke’s or St. Als to attend a meeting (like they did during COVID).

Sent from my iPhone From: KaDee Hammond-Gomez To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:13:12 PM

Sincerely,

KaDee Hammond-Gomez 9992 West Lillywood Dr. Boise, ID 83709

Get Outlook for Android [aka.ms] From: Daniel Davis To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:18:58 PM

Commissioner Beck,

I want to voice my families strong desire that you select Dr. Cole for the open seat on the Central District Health Board of Health. The major concern over the past year for me and for so many was the complete disregard for our constitutionally guaranteed rights to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, freedoms of religion, speech and association. While taking community measures may have temporary benefit, in the long term the erosion of our freedom in this community, including the shuttering of business without due process, was an egregious offense, and is primary reason Republicans gained control of the Ada County Commission. Dr. Cole is he only physician under consideration who has stated emphatically that personal liberties will be at the forefront of any decisions he makes or policy he recommends. The others have vacillated and tried to sit the fence just long enough for this question to go away. Therefore, Dr. Cole is not only the best choice, but is in fact the only choice.

Sincerely, Dan Davis 5087 N Spangle Ave Meridian, ID 83646 From: eileen bromgard To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:32:13 PM

I am writing to whole heartedly endorse Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board. He is a competent, capable, HONEST medical professional needed to balance the current board and truly represent the majority of residents of Ada County.

Sincerely,

Eileen Bromgard -- ~Eileen Bromgard "Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape." Unknown From: Emily Lawrence To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:38:18 PM

I would like to share my hopes for Dr. Ryan Cole to be appointed to the health board. I urge you to listen to the people.

Emily Cloud From: imstandingingrace To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:54:38 PM

Sincerely, Christine Dykstra From: snsjh To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:17:59 PM

Steven Pinnell Eagle

Sent from my Galaxy From: Steve Vittone To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:07:02 PM

I wanted to reach out you again, as I'm sure many others have urged you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board. Our children need a sense of normalcy and last years decisions from CDH wavered back and forth following the CDC. We need balance on this board to bring accurate clinical data and reasoning behind decisions that are made affecting are children and the community. As a firefighter/paramedic of 19 years I am seeing this first hand. He is the most qualified and has provided a staggering number of reasons why he is the most fit for this position. Please move forward with your decisions with integrity, and remember we are Idaho!

Thank you, Steve Vittone From: Day Starns To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:59:35 PM

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the vacancy of Health Board. His knowledge and integrity would be a benefit to the board.

Thank you,

Day Starns Boise, ID 208-298-7188 From: Christine Johnson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:38:13 PM

Get Outlook for iOS [aka.ms] From: Marissa Contreras To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:08:45 PM

I'd like to request that Dr. Ryan Cole be appointed to The Central District Health.

His views are directly inline with my own.

Thank you for your consideration. Marissa Contreras From: Matt Johnson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:26:07 PM

Hello! My name in Angelina and I believe we should appoint Dr.Ryan Cole to the health board! Thank you! From: laurens.lsumot To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:40:15 PM

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From: Michelle Castro To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appoint dr Ryan cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:42:34 PM

I urge you to appoint dr. Ryan cole to the health board

Michelle Castro From: Corbin Ash To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:27:54 PM

Our community and state is in need of you to APPOINT DR. RYAN COLE TO THE HEALTH BOARD. Our country is in a state of panic and Dr. Ryan Cole is what we need to protect our community and state. Thank you for your time.

Brittney Bode From: [email protected] To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Board of Health Nomination Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:00:53 PM

August 11, 2021

To: Ada County Commissioners

Re: Nomination to the Central District Board of Health

I urge you to select Dr. Sky Blue to the Board of Health. He clearly is the most qualified and brings his unbiased, medical, and scientific expertise to this important board.

Without any hesitation I urge you not to select Dr. Cole for this position. His political biases are well documented, including his promoting of false information…including making scientific conclusions from unverified data bases. His comments about the COVID vaccine being similar to “rape” should be evidence enough. As well, all of Dr. Cole’s educational/conference broadcasts are on Blaze TV….and not on any national network. The Blaze Network, if you are not aware, is well-known to be based on the promotion of conspiracy theories and numerous failed fact checks.

I was appalled during the interview with Dr. Blue that one of the Commissioners asked a question if it was appropriate for protesters to be arrested for not wearing masks during a CDH meeting. What on earth does arresting people have to do with making public health decisions?

If Dr. Cole is selected for the position, that tells the citizens of the district that the board favors politics over health, and supports the continued spread of false information Dr. Cole has clearly continued to promote.

We need someone in this position to base public health decisions on reliable and valid scientific data, void of political bias and misinformation. Dr. Sky Blue is the right choice for Central District Board of Health.

If you are having difficulty making a selection, reflect on your mission statement, specifically, on the value you are all supposed to share: Credibility.

Regards, Dr. Mike Walsh Boise, ID From: Julie McCandless To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Board of Health Vacancy Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:44:15 PM

It is my strong desire that the Board of Health select either Dr. Sky or Dr. Moss.

Our communities need leadership that is following the science, leveraging the most current information available locally, nationally and internationally. Coronavirus is opportunistic. It will continue to impact members of our communities. Let’s fight back with facts and a united front to protect ourselves, our friends and our neighbors.

With thanks, Julie M. mobile (208) 859-0030 Boise, ID

One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. - Jacqueline Kennedy From: Kimi White To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Board of Medicine Candidates Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:49:20 PM

Please vote for Dr. Ryan Cole to fill the vacancy on the Board of Health. His experience and expertise makes him the best candidate for this position.

Thank you, Kimi White From: Brea Fortney To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Board of health appointee Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:11:55 PM

As a resident of Ada county I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the central district health board.

Thank you, -Brea Fortney From: Eric Faust To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Board of health Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:59:17 PM

Thank you. -- Eric W. Faust God Bless! From: JC To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Appointment- Dr. Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:47:38 PM

Ada county commissioners:

As the elected commissioners of Ada county, of which I’ve lived for 25 years, I want Dr. Ryan Cole appointed to fill the Ada county CDH vacancy.

Sincerely, Jake Chapple

Sent from ProtonMail for iOS From: Whitney Chisum To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board - appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:54:49 PM

To the Ada County Commissioners and whom it may concern,

I am writing to ask you to please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the board for Central District Health. I believe he has valuable knowledge and will aid in making long-term health decisions for the people of Idaho and specifically the Treasure Valley.

Sincerely,

Whitney Chisum Resident - Eagle, Idaho From: Faith Marquez To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:00:04 PM

Dr Ryan Cole is who I would recommended. Faith Boyd, BSN, RN

Sent from my iPhone From: [email protected] To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Dr. Choice Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:33:09 PM

Thank you,

Gordie Tamayo From: Mark McConnell To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Member Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:36:32 PM

Mark McConnell, M.D. From: John Burenheide To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Member Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:21:48 PM

My name is John Burenheide, 4251 W Aspen Creek St Meridian, Idaho. I would like to inform you of my support for Dr. Ryan Cole to be appointed as the new CDH board member. I believe he would be an excellent choice for the position. Thanks for your consideration.

Respectfully John Burenheide From: M. Ghiorso To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Member Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:54:08 PM

Micheline Ghiorso 4544 W Sugar Tree Dr Meridian, ID 83646 ADA COUNTY

Sent from ProtonMail Mobile From: Allison Jordan To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board Seat Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:20:05 PM

To Whom it May Concern:

My name is Allison Jordan and I am a resident of the city of Meridian, Ada County, Idaho. I would like to express my support for Dr. Ryan Cole and his appointment to the Central District Health Board. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, Allison Jordan From: Maria Hengst To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Board appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:59:06 PM

Sent from my iPhone From: Catherine Mitchell To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Doctor Appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:16:26 PM

Catherine Mitchell Boise From: Britiney Slaughter To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Seat Appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:04:49 PM

I’m writing once again to express my support for the appointment of Dr. Sky Blue to the open seat on the CDH Board. Please appoint the person most able to make a positive impact on the health of your community. Britiney Slaughter From: Cheryl Towery To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH appointee Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:43:44 PM

Hi, My name is Cheryl Towery and my address is 4576 W Saddle Ridge Dr, Nampa ID 83687. Even though my address is Nampa we pay taxes in Ada county. I am writing to let you know I support the nomination of Dr. Cole. Thank you, Cheryl Towery

Sent from my iPhone From: Jody McMillan To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:08:30 PM

2672 W Tenuta st Meridian, ID 83646 From: Krista Shellie To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH board appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:26:33 PM

None of the three candidates had reviewed the annual CHD budget or the CHD 2020-2023 strategic plan top three priorities that are available on-line at the CDH website.

Dr. Blue was the only candidate that repeatedly correctly stated the CHD mission is to "promote and protect health in our community". Dr. Blue repeatedly presented a logical approach towards accomplishing the CDH mission that involved data collection and analysis of an issue of public health concern and then identifying tactics to resolve the issue. He stated that the choice of any tactic enacted must carefully be weighed in relative importance between the risk to public health and the intrusion of personal freedom. This is the kind of decision- making I want to have on the CDH board.

The interview with Dr. Moss was more focused on the past and present pandemic situation, so I could not compare his potential strategic approach towards other public health issues. He said his primary priority would be to educate the public about the usefulness of the COVID vaccines, which I do not believe would be effective in getting more people vaccinated. I disagree with his opinion that masks are not useful in reducing COVID transmission. Dr. Moss did not provide a general strategic scenario that he would use to accomplish the CHD mission in the event of future public health issues.

Dr. Cole is unacceptable for the position for the following reasons: 1. He claims that he is "data driven". However, he charismatically uses his credentials and ego-centric personality to present data in a manner that supports his independent opinions and ultimately disseminates misinformation to the public. For example, during his interview, he implied that the pandemic was a consequence of the public's poor immune health and Vitamin D deficiency. He stated that 80-90% of people in Israel were double vaccinated and are in the hospital and said that the "Wuhan vaccine" was not effective against the Delta variant. This is misinformation. Data from Johns Hopkins University shows that new cases on July 21 were less than a tenth of the new cases the country had at its peak on Jan 27 before vaccines were widespread. The vaccination program in Israel has been very successful and, to date, the severity and death rate for breakthrough cases with the Delta variant have been low. It is an injustice to the residents that pay taxes to support CDH to have a CHD board member that disseminates health misinformation to the public. 2. The Idaho medical association, medical professionals and hospitals in Idaho do not endorse Dr. Cole because they know that he disseminates health misinformation. During his interview, Dr. Cole stated that he is not endorsed by the medical profession because of "systemic and financial interests". I believe he is not supported by the medical profession because he disseminates misinformation to the public. Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment during this interview process. I am a resident of Ada County and I hope you will consider the above information in your decision making process. From: Todd Simonson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH board nominee Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:35:25 PM

Jenifer Crook [email protected] From: Sylvia Tamayo To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH doctor Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:25:36 PM

Dr. Ryan Cole is who I’d like to see as the CDH choice. I’m born and raised in the great state of Idaho, and see him as the best choice for the people of Idaho and the state. Please select him.

Thank you,

Sylvia Tamayo From: Marisa Howard To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH nomination Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:28:00 PM

Hello,

My name is Marisa Howard. I live at 1712 S Raymond St. Boise Idaho 83709.

I would like to send an email in support of Dr. Cole being nominated to the CDH board. I feel that he brings a great perspective to the table, is kind, compassionate and knowledgeable.

Thank you, Marisa Howard

Sent from my iPhone From: Janae Willey To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH nominee Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:11:39 PM

My name is Janae Willey. I live in Ada county at 3910 N Buckingham Place in Boise, 83704. I just got done listening to the ada County commissioners interviewing the three candidates for CDH board position. I had never heard of any of the candidates, (quite frankly I don't follow much news).

I was very impressed by the last candidate Dr. Cole. He left me with such hope for the state of health in our community. He far surpassed the other candidates in his interview with confidence and clearly stated goals. I was also impressed by his willingness to bring unity and follow data.. He seems to have really great credentials and more experience to fill that empty role.

I'm not sure if you listen to the public opinion on such matters, but I wanted to be sure to let you know my thoughts as I was impressed with the last candidate.

Thank you for your time and service to our community!!

Janae Willey 208-830-4263 From: Marisa Rodriguez To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH open seat Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:19:38 PM

Thank you Marisa Huebsch From: Clysta Osterhout To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH vacancy Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:30:58 PM

As a resident of Meridian, ID. I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole, MD to the vacancy within the Central District Health Board of Idaho.

Respectfully, C. Osterhout. From: Rommel farms To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] CDH Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:09:50 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read my email.

Kristi Patterson Boise, ID

Get Outlook for Android [aka.ms] From: v charles To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Board Vacancy Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:03:01 PM

Our community needs a well-represented and well-rounded board.

I am writing to ask you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the board of Central District Health. Dr. Ryan Cole is an experienced, well-credentialed doctor with a strong background in immunology, virology, and pathology. He is on top of the most cogent, up-to-date science, facts, and data from around the world concerning SARS CoV-2 and COVID-19. Dr. Cole's knowledge, experience, and insights would serve as an invaluable asset to the board. He is also the strong voice of reason, rationality, and hope which is exactly what our community needs to guide us through these current times.

I stand strongly in favor of Dr. Ryan Cole as the newest board member. We need leadership with reason - not fear - to move through 2021 and beyond.

Respectfully,

Valerie N. Charles, JD

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From: Gayle Stauffer To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central District Health appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:04:20 PM

CAUTION: This email originated from outside Ada County email servers. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Verify the sender by mouse- hovering over their display name in order to see the sender’s full email address and confirm it is not suspicious. If you are unsure an email is safe, please report the email by using the 'Phish Alert' button in Outlook. Commissioner Davidson: As a Garden City neighbor and nurse pledging to protect the health of all people, I beseech you. Why on earth would you want an outsider when it comes to the health and safety, the very lives, of our community? Your continued support of Ryan Cole for the CDH opening leads me to believe you are either extremely stubborn, a political opportunist, or that you remain a Covid disbeliever entirely. I can tell you, from personal experience every day working at St. Alphonsus, that Covid is real, avoidably tragic and worsening. If your wife needed a hysterectomy, would you want a pediatrician? If your child was diagnosed with cancer, would you not consult an oncologist? If your father needed open heart surgery, would you go to a car salesman? You know, for a different perspective? Your reticence to support Dr. Sky Blue, an infectious disease specialist with many years of experience, makes no sense, sir. Especially when you consider that the health board's powers are advisory only. Don't you want the most educated, informed, experienced person possible providing feedback and guidance during a pandemic? Ryan Cole has a horrible conflict of interest in that he is making large sums of money off of Covid while scaring people with misinformation so they don't get vaccinated. This is not only a conflict, but behavior that is unethical and immoral. Please prove you actually have our community's interest at heart and withdraw your support from Ryan Cole. And I sincerely hope that if you or your family needs a hospital bed this coming fall, there is room for you.

Gayle Stauffer [email protected] From: Dorothy King To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Central district health Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:46:55 PM

Thank you

Dorothy King Resident of Meridian in Ada County

Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device From: Heidi Denham To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] DR. COLE Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:39:23 PM

Thank you -- All the best,

Rachael Lambirth 279.321.1493 www.rachaellambirth.com [rachaellambirth.com] From: Ryan Chorlog To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Cole for CDH Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:48:40 PM

Dear Board Members:

My name is Ryan Chorlog and I live at 3975 W Farm View Dr Boise, ID 83714.

I’m writing in support of Dr Ryan Cole’s nomination to the CDH board. In the current climate, we need views from all sides of the issues for without debate, we stifle dissent and that doesn’t lead to positive places. I know the environment is very politically charged now but having a scientist who offers a different perspective from the mainstream narrative is just what we need. Our country was founded on freedom to speak without fear of punishment or in today’s age, cancellation. Please consider balancing the board with Dr Cole as a scientific mind with the courage to stand up and challenge the narrative with data and experience. We need that as people of Idaho and as a country.

Kind regards, Ryan Chorlog

Sent from my iPhone From: Jennifer Loudon To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Cole for position Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:42:21 PM

My house hold would love to see Dr Cole get the seat.

The Calandri Household. From: Chris Dayhoff To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:39:34 PM

I believe Dr Cole is the right person for the job. Thank You!

Sent from my Yapple From: Jennifer Shelden To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:32:46 PM

I think it is imperative that we have a physician that represents the people of Idaho. I’ve had researched and feel that Dr Cole would best represent our community. Thank you for you’re tim Jennifer Shelden

Sent from my iPhone From: Donna Bohrn To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole to be appointed for the Health Board vacancy Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:50:49 PM

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Respectfully, Gerald Tolman

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From: Gerald Tolman To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:24:09 PM

I am asking that Dr Ryan Cole be the next member of the CDH board. He is the most qualified person to talk about virus in this area. He is calm, very well educated and explains things in a way that all can understand. He was the only doc seeing COVID patients at the start of all of this and has the best perspective on community health that I can imagine. From: Roxie Gimenez To: BOCC Cc: [email protected] Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:00:23 PM

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Dear Commissioners, Please choose Dr. Ryan Cole for the open Central District Health seat. He is well respected in the community and I feel that he will look at all sides if an issue. Sincerely, Marie Zacharda From: Matt Thrailkill To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:45:10 PM

Please select Ryan Cole. I trust him the most with my families health decisions. Thank you From: Whitney Owens To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan Cole/Health Board Vacancy Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:58:24 PM

"I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the vacancy of Health Board”.

Blessings, -Whitney Owens Star, ID From: Hunter Frederiksen To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr Ryan cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:20:03 PM

I urge you to appoint Dr Ryan Cole to the vacancy of the health board. From: [email protected] To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr cole appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:31:06 PM

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From: Sara Christenson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:43:05 PM

I urge you to appoint dr. Ryan Cole to the health advisory board!!

Keith Christenson From: Samantha Turnbull To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Cole Recommended Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:15:27 PM

As a resident of Ada County, I strongly urge you to select Dr. Ryan Cole as the newest member of the Ada County Central District Health Board. He is beyond qualified and represents the citizens of Ada County better than the other two candidates.

Thank you,

Samantha Turnbull 8604 W Small Creek Dr, Boise, ID 83709 From: Kiley Millington To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Cole for health board member Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:33:46 PM

I urge you to appointment Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board. I live in McCall, Idaho and support Dr. Ryan.

Sincerely,

Kiley Millington From: Emily M To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:34:40 PM

Emily Minnick from Kuna From: kimberly howell To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:53:44 PM

Thank you,

Kimberly Howell -- Kimberly Howell From: Alleen Fish To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:01:46 PM

We want Dr. Cole appointed to the board. He should have been appointed today. Please stay on track and put him on the board. He won and deserves to be there. We the people have spoken. Dr. Cole is on the board not anyone else.

Sent from my iPhone From: JP Denham To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:43:52 PM

I am writing to urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the vacancy of Health Board

Sincerely, JP Denham Ada County Meridian From: Charly Martin To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole for CDH provider Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:12:50 PM

Good evening I support the hiring of Dr. Ryan Cole. My address is 11186 W Tioga St, Boise, 83709

Kindly, Charly Martin From: Ashtyn Hunt To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:32:21 PM

I am writing in support of Dr. Ryan Cole and to strongly urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board.

Respectfully, Don Willis

Donald Ray Willis Home address: 662 W Colchester Drive Eagle, Idaho 83616 From: Jake Pinson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:12:02 PM

My name is Jacob Pinson, I live on 3002 W Ginger Gold Dr, Kuna, ID 83634. I am writing this email in support of the nomination of Dr. Ryan Cole. I feel he is the most qualified for the CDH board.

Best regards,

Jacob Pinson -- Jake Pinson 208-608-1949 From: Katie Wallace To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:10:54 PM

Hello, Sending an email in support of appointing Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Thank you, Katie Wallace

Sent from my iPhone From: Teresa Heinz To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:46:59 PM

Mr. Beck,

I would like to voice my strong recommendation for Dr. Ryan Cole. He truly represents my views and concerns in this community. Many providers supporting Dr Blue have lost contact with those of us that work in the trenches. As of a nurse in the Treasure Valley I see Dr Cole as an honest representation of what we need.

Teresa Heinz

Sent from my iPad From: Kayloni Perry To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:57:22 PM

Thank you for your time!

Kayloni Perry -- Kayloni Perry Kaizen Intensive Camps [email protected] (509) 714-3522 From: O"Harra, Amanda To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:57:10 PM

Sincerely, Amanda Pinholster From: Cal Ven To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:28:28 PM

Do you actually think the leftist-liberal on the commission, Kendra Kenyon would ever support a Republican backed doctor for the post at CDH. Hell no, she wouldn't. If today's commission was 2-1 Democrats, you can bet, they'd vote for a fella that had two 1960s, leftist-liberal, hippies for parents, Dr. Sky Blue.

Commissioners Beck and Davidson, you must not "cave in" to Kendra Kenyon, and the Marxist groups, "Idaho 97%" and "Reclaim Idaho." Both groups are instructing their Democrats minions to send "canned" emails to you -- because these people cannot think for themselves.

Time and time again, Republicans give in to Democrats, (as witnessed recently with Crapo and Risch). Stop it now!

Dr. Ryan Cole is a great choice for liberty. Sly Blue is for Democrat totalitarianism!

Cal Ven From: Sarah Blanco To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:35:06 PM

Thank you From: Mary Beth Marvin To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:46:28 PM

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Thank you for your time, Mary Beth Marvin

Sent from my iPhone From: Laurel Rogers To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:38:27 PM

To whom it may concern, I write this message to urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board. The people deserve to have representation that looks into their concerns! Thank you, Laurel Rogers From: Danielle Hill To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:38:41 PM

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Danielle Hill From: Ben Pupko To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Dr. Ryan cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:02:59 PM

Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board!!! Please!

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From: Bob Ward Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 12:17:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Health Board

Hello, Please appoint Dr.Ryan Cole to the ID Health Board. Thank you. Bob Ward

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From: Mandie Carr To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Feedback on choice for Ada County CDH Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:01:47 PM

I would like to provide feedback on the appointment of a new doctor to the Central District Health Board. I would like to see Dr. Blue appointed as he is an expert in infectious disease. I see Dr. Cole as the most unfit option given his reckless statements and cavalier attitude towards protecting the health of Treasure Valley citizens.

Thank you,

Mandie Carr From: Sandy Pichette To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Delivery Status Notification (Failure) Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:12:37 PM

I am writing in FULL support of Dr. Cole becoming a board member for CDH. Dr. Cole's credentials speak for themselves and make him more than qualified to sit on this board however most importantly Dr. Cole speaks the truth.

Dr. Cole does not allow woke/political speak to sway what he knows as the truth. In our crazy politized world we live in today, we cannot afford to have anyone who does not speak the truth.

Please include my support for Dr. Cole.

Thank you, From: JonahElizaMama To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:54:31 PM

To whom it may concern,

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board. Thank you.

Larisa Christensen

Sent from my iPhone From: Jonathan Rogers To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Appointment Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:42:11 PM

To whom it may concern,

I write this message to urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board. The people deserve to have representation that looks into their concerns!

Thank you,

Jonathan Rogers From: David McLeod To: BOCC; Ryan Davidson; Richard Beck Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Appointments Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:51:57 PM

Given that Ada County Commissioners have tabled appointing a new CDH board member until August 17--effectively ignoring the 90% of emails in support of Dr. Cole in the process-- I am sending this letter once again to insist that you do the right thing!

As a responsible citizen in the city of Meridian, ID, I am gravely concerned about the direction being taken by many of our boards and institutions. It is long past time for the members of this board in particular to start paying attention to the wishes and concerns of people in Ada County, and to return to the conservative values we in Idaho have long embraced. To this end, I urge you in the strongest possible terms to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health Board.

Thank you in advance.

David McLeod

4633 W Hearst Dr, Meridian 83642 From: Leslie Faust To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Member Recommendation Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:05:08 PM

Thank you! , Kathryn Powell From: Jon Powell To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Vacancy Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:03:12 PM

Hello,

My name is Jonathan Powell, my address is 4833 North Waterfront Way, Boise.

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the vacancy of Health Board!

Thank you!

Jonathan Powell From: Amanda Young To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:11:29 PM

To whom it may concern:

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Thank you, Amanda Buechler From: nicole walker To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:26:43 PM

I urge you to vote Dr. Sky Blue on to the Central District Health Board. Dr Sky Blue is an infectious disease physician who is incredibly qualified to not only assist Idaho citizens in common sense prevention, but also has been on the front lines for all infectious diseases in the Treasure Valley (not just COVID). Having worked for many decades on managing infectious disease and individual health outcomes for thousands of Idahoans, Dr. Blue truly understands and will represent the perspectives of the rural and urban communities comprising Central District Health. Dr Blue's deep knowledge of various illnesses, disease prevention, and harm mitigation will be of great benefit to the Board of Health. Dr Sky Blue is our community's best person to make critical decisions that will improve the health of Idahoans.

Sincerely, Nicole Krum From: Pam Pugmire To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:12:25 PM

Pamela Pugmire Silvercreek Realty Group 208-921-4800 voice & text From: Michaella Parks To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health board member Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:06:35 PM

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Thank you From: R Parker To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health board nomination Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:11:26 PM

Rachel Parker Boise, ID From: Brittany Deacon To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Health official Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:03:18 PM

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Each office is independently owned and operated. *WE DO NOT ACCEPT OR REQUEST CHANGES TO WIRING INSTRUCTIONS VIA EMAIL. Always call to verify.* From: Dave Ehredt To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] New CDH Board Member Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:40:16 PM

My name is David Ehredt. I live at 7530 W. Limelight Court, Boise, ID 83714

I have a child at Shadow Hills Elementary. I am against the wearing of masks for myself and my family, but more importantly, am highly against mandating them for others who cannot or do not agree with wearing them, especially our kids.

We parents are aware of the new CDH board member position and that you'll be appointing someone on August 17. We are showing heavy support for whom we want in that seat and it's Dr. Ryan Cole who has received 90% support already.

We are watching and paying attention as some trust has been compromised already.

Idaho needs to remain true and not corrupted by money or power so we are here to keep the people on the board honest.

Thank you!

David Ehredt From: Nicole De Rosa To: BOCC; [email protected] Subject: [EXTERNAL] New CDH Board Member Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:35:05 PM

I am writing this letter to express my support for the nomination of Dr. Cole to the CDH board. It is of the utmost importance to me and my family that the members of the board for CDH support individual choice for medical decisions including masks and vaccines.

Sincerely,

Nicole De Rosa 180 Fox Lane McCall, ID 83638 Valley County From: Kyle Herauf To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] New appointee Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:01:11 PM

My name is Kyle Herauf and I am a physical therapist in Boise, ID for Mountain Land Physical Therapy. I called today to voice my opinion and I am e-mailing you now for the same reason. Of the three candidates up for the position I feel that Dr. Sky Blue is best choice for the position. He specializes in infectious diseases, does not have a political affiliation and has cool level head to help make the decisions needed as a member of CDH.

Dr. Stan Moss in another excellent candidate who I feel would do a fine job. I have worked with many of his patients in the past and I feel that his knowledge and experience would also be a great asset to CDH. If Dr. Sky Blue does not get the position I feel that Stan Moss would do an excellent job.

Lastly in terms of Ryan Cole I feel that he has some good points, but overall I feel that he does not quite follow the science as much as I would like a member of CDH to follow it. We already have Raul Labrador, so I feel that we do not need another person selected more for business acumen than a medical background. It is true that Ryan is a pathologist, but his comments lead me to believe that he only seems to read the things that he wants to agree with and discount everything else. I like his stance on helping to "pandemic proof" CDH by increasing wellness and nutrition. I think that is a great idea, but disease can still strike those that are young and healthy. Currently the best way to "pandemic proof" is to get vaccinated and to help educate and promote it to those in CDH. In this way I feel that he falls tremendously short and I cannot say that he would do well in this position.

I am also acutely aware that CDH does more than just deal with COVID-19, but at this time it is the most pressing matter and Dr. Sky Blue would be the best option to help educate and inform in these times.

Thank you and please call and contact with any questions!

Kyle Herauf, DPT, OCS Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Clinic Director- Boise Maple Grove Mountain Land Rehabilitation 1435 S Maple Grove RD, Boise ID 83709 (208)322-6200 [email protected]

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Sincerely, Carrie Potter 15 Boulder View Pl McCall, ID 83638 Valley From: Alisha Scott To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Open Board of Health Seat Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:49:20 PM

I am writing this letter to express my support for the nomination of Dr. Ryan Cole to the CDH board. It is of the utmost importance to me and my family that the members of the board for CDH support individual choice for medical decisions including masks and vaccines.

Sincerely, Justin & Alisha Scott 46 Buckskin Dr Donnelly Valley County From: Hannah Clark To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Open position on the board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:25:14 PM

In my opinion, the most qualified, experienced physician ready to serve science and all our citizens is Dr. SKY BLUE. Thank you, Penelope Manning From: Loren Colson DO To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please Consider Dr. Sky Blue for CDH Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:22:30 PM

I am writing you this email in support of Dr. Sky Blue for the Central District Health board. My name is Dr. Loren Colson, a physician here in Boise. I have personally worked with Dr. Blue and can attest to his outstanding medical expertise and character. As a local physician who strives to provide the best, most evidence-based, and cost-effective care to all Idahoans, I can say without a doubt that Dr. Blue is the right candidate. He will serve the board well with his insights, and I trust his judgement to do what is best for Idaho’s wellbeing.

Thank you for your consideration and your thoughtfulness in choosing the right candidate. Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like to discuss my support for Dr. Blue further.

Sincerely,

Loren Colson, DO Family Medicine Physician and Faculty Family Medicine Residency of Idaho 777 N. Raymond St. Boise, ID 83704 From: K Williamson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please appoint Dr. Cole to the CDH Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:27:38 PM

Please appoint Dr. Cole to the CDH Board.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely,

Kevin Williamson

18330 N. Goldenridge Way

Boise, ID 83714 From: Kelly Williamson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please appoint Dr. Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:24:46 PM

As an Ada County citizen I urge you to appoint Dr. Cole to your board. He is an excellent doctor and pathologist who has done EXTENSIVE research on COVID-19.

Sincerely, Kelly Williamson From: Andie Guran To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:33:39 PM

Thank you!

-Andie from Ketchum, ID From: Jen Bingham To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:12:46 PM

To whom it may concern:

Please appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the central district health board.

Thank you,

Jennifer Bingham

Sent from my iPhone From: Jodi Miller To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please vote Dr Ryan Cole for Central District Health board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:53:56 PM

Please vote for Dr. Cole for the Central District Board. I have done some research and found that Dr. Cole is articulate and well studied. He’s been involved in the mayo clinic and trained with all kinds of health issues. I believe his open eyes to the issues of our day is quite inspirational. He understands the need to make community decisions that will best educate and protect our great treasure Valley. Thank you for working so hard to keep this valley a treasure so many have discovered! No wonder people love it here! Because of great leaders like you! Thank you!

Sincerely,

Jodi Miller 11675 W Daniel Dr Boise, ID From: Isaac Hasselblad To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please vote in Dr Sky blue Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:10:16 PM

I write to you as a parent of a medically complex child, who is at high risk for COVID complications. I urge you to vote Dr. Sky blue on to the Central District Health Board. As you can imagine, my child has lived in relative isolation for over a year now. Our community’s low vaccination rate, as well as the rampant beliefs in pseudo-science and dangerous false conspiracy theories, is highly disappointing to us, and the question is constantly on our minds as to whether our beloved Ada County is even a safe place for us to live in anymore.

Dr. Blue is an infectious disease physician who is incredibly qualified to not only assist Idaho citizens in common-sense prevention, but also has been on the front lines for all infectious diseases in the Treasure Valley (not just COVID). Having worked for many decades on managing infectious disease and individual health outcomes for thousands of Idahoans, Dr. Blue truly understands and will represent the perspectives of the rural and urban communities comprising Central District Health. Dr. Blue’s deep knowledge of various illnesses, disease prevention, and harm mitigation will be of great benefit to the Board of Health. Dr. Blue is our community’s best person to make critical decisions, based on actual science (rather than pseudo-science), that will improve the health of Idahoans, and make this place safe for us to live in again.

Sincerely,

Isaac Hasselblad Just outside of Eagle, Idaho From: Kristy Chapple To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Appoint Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:24:45 PM

I forgot to put my address in the email yesterday. Thank you!

On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 11:27:29 PM MDT, Kristy Chapple wrote:

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the vacancy of the Health Board.

Thank you, Kristy Chapple From: Faith Marquez To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: CDH Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:01:21 PM

> .Dr Ryan Cole is who I would recommended < > Faith Boyd, BSN, RN > 4774 N Mirth Place Boise, Idaho 83713 From: Jen Hudson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Recommendation Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:42:49 PM

Hello, I am a physician who has practiced in the state of Idaho for the last 10 years. I personally know of the qualifications that Dr. Ryan Cole brings to the table and without reservation recommend his appointment to the CDH Board. Thank you for the consideration. I currently reside in Ada County.

Respectfully, Jennifer Hudson, DO From: Stephanie Smith To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ryan Cole - yes to CDH Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:56:02 PM

I respectfully request the appointing of Dr. Ryan Cole to the Central District Health board position.

Dr. Cole is an expert in his field and would bring beneficial medical information that would be of great benefit to our community. His factual research and scientifically-based presentations have helped hundreds, in not more already. He has helped me.

We are a community that is primarily interested in his appointment. Please listen to the community and acknowledge our request.

Thank you for your time, From: Nate To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ryan Cole should be selected to the CDH board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:31:44 PM

--Nate From: Jason Wells To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:53:36 PM

I live at 4952 Sunderland Dr, Boise ID 83704 and I want to express my support for Ryan Cole for the Central District Health board. I think he is very well suited for the position and would bring a welcome perspective in my opinion. Thank you.

Jason Wells From: Lacie Figueiredo To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:11:00 PM

Time to select Dr. Ryan Cole as the next doc on the CDH. It's obvious who Commissioner Kenyon wants, the Democrat one.

Time to select Dr. Ryan Cole. He is someone who the majority of your Republican Ada County constituents who voted for you would want you to vote for!

Don't cater to Democrat-progressive groups who are mounting an email charge.

Have a great day! Daniel Murphy From: A.S. To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support Dr. Blue Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:05:41 PM

As a nurse and someone who has worked with Dr. Blue, I am in full support of him being nominated to the empty seat on CDHD board. This role should not be chosen based on political agenda but should be chosen based on the health of the people and who is the most qualified. Credentials alone show that Dr. Blue is the most qualified of the three candidates. I ask you to look at other epidemiologist, virologists and immunologists views, recommendations and evidenced based science decisions. His fall into the majority of these people who are the experts. This isn’t just about COVID, what about other infectious disease outbreaks that come up. I cannot believe you would even consider a pathologist who makes his money off of testing for CoVID, whose views of the Covid vaccine and his misinterpretation of of the study from 2012 have been debunked, Dr. Cole is a danger to this community. Many of us are planning on reporting him to the Federation of State Board of Medicine for his misinformation, he has put people at risk. It is obvious why he says what he does, pure greed. Dr. Blue does not have a political agenda like Dr. Cole, he is purely focused on the health of the community. I don’t even know if Dr Blue is a Democrat or Republican or independent and that is how it should be because viruses don’t care either. For the first time in my life this past year, I realized that what I thought were supposed to be people who had a medical background on a health board and who were supposed to do the right thing is not the case, the past year decisions have been purely on political bias, this sickens me as a nurse. We could have done so much better as a community if we had better leadership. Maybe you should come work on the Covid floors and help take care of the sick. Speak with the long haul survivors. Idaho has become an embarrassment the way it has handled Covid and allowed the disinformation. Honestly I think the community should start suing elected leaders, the health board and those who have allowed the misinformation and not stood against. They have been a part of the problem. Looking at other areas who are having success, we should have had to, we are rural, we should have never had the cases that we have and the death. I hold those who chose to not do the right thing responsible for deaths of over 2000 Idahoans. I am ashamed to be an Idahoan now. If you choose Dr. Cole, your motives should be seriously questioned. The ortho surgeon? He is not qualified either, we would never ask a surgeon to consult on an infection case in the hospital. Honestly I think he is only there because he is in the middle but still he is not qualified. Please look beyond political agendas and do the right thing. Vote for the person who is actually qualified for the position. Do better. Sincerely, Ami Stein RN, BSN Concerned Mother Concerned Citizen Concerned Nurse Concerned Sister to an immune compromised person From: Ben Godfrey MD To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support Dr. Blue Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:12:28 PM Attachments: image001.png

I am sending this email to encourage you to select Dr. Sky Blue to be the physician on the Central District Health Board. As a physician, I think it is critical to have the opinion of an infectious disease specialist on this board. I am a pediatrician and do not work clinically with any of the three candidates. We have two pediatric infectious disease specialists with whom I work. When we as pediatricians have clinical questions about viruses, we go to these infectious disease specialists. I would never think to consult one of our pediatric orthopedic surgeons or derm pathologists about such issues. They just don’t have the fund of knowledge or experience to provide the same clinical guidance regarding infectious diseases. Please set aside politics and select the true expert.

Thank you, Ben Godfrey

Ben H. Godfrey, MD, FAAP Chair, Wellness Committee Former Chief of Staff Clinical Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics University of Washington ( 208-939-1035 office + [email protected] Fax 208-939-8970

"This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential or privileged, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by error, please notify us immediately and destroy the related message." From: Amelia Doty To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for Dr. Blue Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:34:13 PM

I am writing in support of Dr. Sky Blue for CDH. He has extensive experience in the challenges facing our community. As a resident and healthcare provider in Ada County, I am very concerned about the ongoing pandemic, as well as other health needs of our community.

I would also support Dr. Moss, although I don’t think he has as much relevant experience for our current challenges.

I strongly oppose Dr. Cole’s appointment to CDH. He is spreading misinformation and and profits off of ongoing testing needs in the community.

Thank you,

Amelia Doty-Jones 2019 E Mortimer Court Boise, ID 83712 From: Heather Jones To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for Dr. Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:48:45 PM

Please appoint Dr. Cole to the board. I am a new resident of Star and have been severely disappointed in the lack of common sense shown by government officials as of late. I am hard working intelligent citizen that believes everyone deserves to make the choice of whether to wear a mask or take a vaccine.

Thank you, Heather Jones Star, Idaho From: Lisa Anderson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for Dr. Ryan Cole to serve on CDH Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:42:32 PM

I would like to support Dr. Ryan Cole as nominee for the Central District Health board. I feel Dr. Cole has the experience and knowledge required for this role and would serve the people in our area well with his expertise.

Thank you,

Elisabeth Anderson 3929 Reed St. #2 Garden City, ID 83714 From: Matt Steitzer To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Urgent Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:24:05 PM

To Whom It May Concern,

I urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the Health Board.

Matt Steitzer From: Anna Planting To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vacancy on the Health Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 6:36:56 PM

To Whom it May Concern:

Please consider filling the Health Board vacancy with Dr. Ryan Cole. He would bring an excellent point of view that represents Idahoans to the table.

Thank you,

Anna Planting (Meridian, ID) Sent from my iPhone From: Maki Jackson To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vote for Dr. Blue Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:58:27 PM

Please vote for Dr. Blue.

The studies that Dr. Cole has cited in the past do not in fact claim the things that he has said if you read the papers or even just the abstracts. Some reporters and fact checkers have even reached out to the authors of the paper to get their opinion as seen here, verifying that his 'takes' on these subject matters are not even based on the paper that he claims to have gotten his opinion from.

https://www.factcheck.org/2021/04/scicheck-idaho-doctor-makes-baseless-claims-about- safety-of-covid-19-vaccines/ [factcheck.org]

Covid is a serious issue. You must be aware that the local hospitals are preparing to cancel elective surgeries again and while those may not be *urgent* *life threatening* surgeries, waiting 18 months for a hip replacement or knee replacement only to have the surgery canceled because people are treating the hospital crisis as a joke must be terrible.

I understand that we are still being told by Dr. Cole that ivermectin, which is for parasites (not viruses), is a cure even though the study that suggested that it may have some effect has failed in the peer review process and has already been retracted. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jul/16/huge-study-supporting- ivermectin-as-covid-treatment-withdrawn-over-ethical-concerns [theguardian.com] The article covers the issues in great detail and explains in detail what the ethical issues with the data are.

While individual freedoms do have a place in some topics, public health and safety must be a collaborative effort by the *public*. In the community there are many actions that are mandated, such as employees having to wash hands after using restrooms, and many actions that are explicitly policed, such as drunk driving and cell phone usage while driving. Because it is not just a problem for the individual but for the community as a whole. I know many people are still texting while driving because I see them doing it all the time. They are actively breaking the law and being unsafe but they are confident they will be fine so don't have a problem with being reckless even though they are not just a danger to themselves but to others. That is not individual freedom, that is active harm to public health and safety.

I am not an epidemiological expert. But I am a scientist and understand how the scientific process works. More importantly, I understand that epidemiological experts have a deep understanding of the subject gained from years of study and research that cannot be matched by some google searching and watching a few youtube videos. What we continue to need right now, is an expert who can verify the studies and make informed decisions based on the updating information. I was aghast at a recent school board meeting when some of the mothers attending laughed when the pediatric hospitalizations were being discussed. Apparently they think the numbers are all just made up because covid isn't a real thing. I do not know where you stand on this spectrum, whether you think all of the doctors in our major hospital organizations are staging some kind of elaborate gag for money or you think there is still a serious crisis going on, made worse by the people who have decided that everything is a joke. I do not know whether you think that the vaccine is working (though not at 100% as was well discussed during the testing phase) or you think that everyone who has been vaccinated is going to turn into a chimpanzee in the next 2 years.

As county officials though I think you are in a position to verify that what the hospitals and media are reporting is true. St. Lukes was saying this afternoon that they've had to open a new ward to prepare for influx while canceling elective surgeries. Their pediatric ICU is 75% full. If you don't believe that there is a crisis continuing, then I implore you to check with your own eyes and verify the situation.

I have heard from news outlets that the medical community has reached out to you about the selection to the CDH board as well. If you are in doubt of their recommendation then please reach back and ask about the things that you are doubtful about.

If the board were back to discussing septic systems then I would want there to be a plumber on the board. But since they are still discussing a global infectious disease, I again, implore you to select Dr. Blue.

-Maki Jackson From: Jon Evans To: BOCC; [email protected] Subject: [EXTERNAL] Vote for Dr. Ryan Cole Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:28:23 PM

CAUTION: This email originated from outside Ada County email servers. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Verify the sender by mouse-hovering over their display name in order to see the sender’s full email address and confirm it is not suspicious. If you are unsure an email is safe, please report the email by using the 'Phish Alert' button in Outlook. Dear County Commissioners, My name is Jon Evans and I live in Ada County. Thank you for serving on the county health board. These past 15 months we have heard about the dangerous COVID-19/Delta/Lambda virus. I do believe that there is a virus out there and Idahoans are getting infected. There are hospital administrators that claim that our hospitals are being practically overrun. According to the Idaho Division of Public Health webpage, this is not true. As of 8-9-21, Idaho has almost 500 ventilators and 150 ICU beds available (Free data visualization software 2021). That does not sound like a crisis for bed space. If there is a crisis for bed space, then why not build field hospitals in every city park to alleviate the load of hospital crowding. The city parks have plenty of space for field hospitals and social distancing hospital beds. This is harder to do in a brick-and-mortar hospital. There is not a shortage of PPE either. Local stores are putting masks, hand sanitizer, and cleaning products on sale to get them out the door. The CDC just admitted that the SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test is not accurate and can not discern between influenza-A, B, or COVID-19 (Lab alert: Changes to cdc RT-PCR For SARS-CoV-2 Testing 2021). If these tests can not distinguish between these three separate illnesses, then how can these same tests test for the Delta and Lamda variants!? This can not be so and this distorts the hospital data. We as a community can not rely on this data. The CDC admits that those who received the COVID-19 vaccinations can spread the Delta variant (Bendix, CDC says fully vaccinated people spread the Delta variant and should wear masks: 'This new science IS WORRISOME' 2021). There must be more research before these shots should even be endorsed by any health authority. The former COVID-19 advisor admits that cloth masks are not effective in stopping viruses. The fire smoke last year went right through American's cloth and surgical masks. Most Americans were wearing the wrong kinds of masks and improperly (Dailymail.Com, 2021). Wearing incorrect PPE or incorrectly is not effective. This shows that wearing face coverings was not an effective deterrent from infection or spread. Hence the high case numbers in states with the highest enforced restrictions. Dr. Ryan Cole has treated many COVID-19 patients successfully. Dr. Cole would be a wonderful addition to our county health board. Please vote for Dr. Ryan Cole!

Thanks, Jon Evans

References:

Bendix, A. (2021, July 27). CDC says fully vaccinated people spread the Delta variant and should wear masks: 'This new science IS WORRISOME'. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/cdc-fully-vaccinated-people-can-spread-delta-variant-2021-7?op=1 [businessinsider.com]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, July 19). Lab alert: Changes to cdc RT-PCR For SARS-CoV-2 Testing. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dls/locs/2021/07-21-2021-lab-alert-Changes_CDC_RT- PCR_SARS-CoV-2_Testing_1.html [cdc.gov].

Dailymail.Com, A. D. F. (2021, August 4). Former Biden COVID adviser says Cloth masks are ineffective Preferring n95 mask. Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article- 9858577/Former-Biden-COVID-adviser-says-cloth-masks-ineffective-preferring-N95-mask.html [dailymail.co.uk].

Free data visualization software. (2021). https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/idaho.division.of.public.health/viz/DPHIdahoCOVID- 19Dashboard/Home [public.tableau.com].

From: Radha Sadacharan To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Writing in support of Dr. Sky Blue Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:07:51 PM

I hope this email finds you well. I am a family medicine physician at the Boise VAMC, and I would like to voice my strong support of Dr. Sky Blue for the Central District Health board.

As a physician who works closely with the Idaho Supreme Court and University of Idaho on a few education-based endeavors, and the wife of a Kuna High School Kaveman, with a young child and another on the way, I am fully invested in making sure we prioritize the needs and voices of Idahoans. Dr. Blue has demonstrated that time and time again, and has been part of our community for almost 25 years. He has devoted his life to taking care of Idahoans and to educating future healthcare workers in our wonderful state.

Respectfully,

Dr. Radha Sadacharan From: A Wolter To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Ryan Cole for the Health Board Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:07:12 PM

Hi,

I was writing as an Idaho citizen to urge you to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole to the health board.

Thank you! -Amanda From: New Thought Montessori To: BOCC Subject: [EXTERNAL] board of health Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:14:37 PM