Ada County Commissioners voted today 2-1 for Doctor Ryan Cole to become the newest member of Central District Health.

The story was reported first by the Idaho Statesman, who called Doctor Cole's selection controversial. Doctor Cole has been an outspoken critic of the state and federal government's handling of the Covid crisis. He has long been a favorite of conservatives throughout the area who've praised him for his work on KIDO Talk Radio.

 

The vote for Doctor Cole reflects the outcome of the most recent election, which brought Commissioners Beck and Davidson to office. If former Commissioner Diane Lachiondo were still in office, political experts agree that the board wouldn't have selected Doctor Cole.  

Doctor Cole is the owner of Cole Dynastics in Garden City. He has recently appeared on the Healthmade Radio hosted by Doctor Michael Karlfeldt. Doctor Cole received significant local support from the local mayors of Garden City, Eagle, and Star, who wrote letters advocating for him. Commissioner Beck told the Statesman that if he were sick, he would go to Doctor Cole.  

The other board members must now vote on whether or not Doctor Cole will be on the board. If they do vote for him, he'll serve a five-year term. His appointment will give Central District a different perspective than the former board member Doctor Ted Epperly.  

The Ada County Commissioners selected Cole over Dr. Stanely Moss and Doctor Sky Blue. The selection was Doctor featured several political groups from the area sending emails and lobbying support for their candidate. Central District is a nonpartisan group.  

The board has come under fire last year during the Covid shutdowns and mask mandates. We'll continue to monitor the situation to see how the board reacts if the Covid rates continue to rise in our area.  

PHOTOS: Rush Limbaugh, 1951-2021

Rush Limbaugh died on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Limbaugh changed the landscape of talk radio and influenced the national political landscape in a career that spanned decades. Look back at the life and career of an iconic figure.

LOOK: Here are the 25 best places to live in Idaho

Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in Idaho using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.

On the list, there's a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.

 

 

 

More From Idaho’s Talk Station