My Statement on Public Remarks by a Jasper Councilman
November 6th, 2015As a private citizen of Jasper I chose to enter public life four years ago to become mayor of the city I love. Along the way, each of my campaigns have been conducted respectfully and ethically.
After a first term in office I stand in the unprecedented position of being in a tie vote for re-election. The potential tiebreaking action is a vote by our Common Council.
In an article published by The Herald on Thursday, November 5, Councilman Randy Buchta made insinuations calling into question my integrity – not as a candidate – but as your Mayor. Charges such as these crossed a line from a campaign to an egregious assault on the city’s highest office. Unfortunately, these accusations insult not only me, but my entire family, and they cannot be dismissed lightly.
Perhaps Councilman Buchta is just disappointed he lost on Tuesday. Or perhaps he actually meant what he was quoted to have said. Regardless, the allegations are defaming and I am calling for him to make a public retraction and to issue a public apology to me, my family, and the citizens of Jasper we both represent.