||| FROM STEVE SMITH |||
As many know, Councilperson Cindy Wolf has leveled multiple accusations against me. She has done so in a very public way. There is no truth to any of the accusations, so there is no evidence to support any of what she has accused me of. I believe that I could successfully sue and win.
However, I will not sue Cindy Wolf for making false statements. I will not sue the County Council for failing to follow its own County regulations or allowing itself to be used to harass and bully a volunteer. Hopefully, they will not take this as an invitation to resume the bad behavior.
I do appreciate that the County Council canceled the hearing when it realized there was no evidence to support any of the accusations. I hope that the County will never allow this to happen to anyone again.
I especially appreciate the large number of people who have chosen to speak up against the unfounded and unsubstantiated bullying that Councilperson Wolf engaged in. I especially appreciate the many who wrote letters, made phone calls, and made a stand on principle. That so many chose to defend not only the principle of fairness but to speak out in support of my character is humbling and gives me a great appreciation of this community. Thank you.
I do not know the reason for the assault. I can only go by what was publicly said. But, since none of the accusations are true, there must be other reasons. I can only guess as to what those might be. One way of looking at it is to see what would be accomplished by removing me from the Planning Commission and harming my reputation.
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Thank you Lin for posting.
To see my full statement please look at:
bit.ly/StevesStatement
Steve: this link doesn’t work. Will you please post one that does?
I think if you use: http://bit.ly/StevesStatement
Steve, very much enjoyed your longer narrative.. it speaks to our biggest challenge this decade in my opinion.
Stable Housing is across our landscape.. Thank you for publishing this.
Steve, you are more than fair minded. You are generous in your gift of time to our community and your willingness to continue speaks volumes.
Knowing that we can rely on you and the other volunteers for solutions gives us piece of mind. Your ability to set aside the slander only strengthens my faith in you. You deserve an apology. Truly – at a minimum.
I will be sharing your full final statement.
Thank you for staying the course. Dedication like this is a rarity.
Mr. Smith,
Evil prevails when good men do nothing.
Thank you for your determination to stay the course!
I can’t help but see the similarities with Steve and my scenario… Kudos to Steve for your hard work.
Does Council member Wolf have anything to say for herself after having initiating this?
The people who keep the island alive and running should have access to stable and affordable housing. Thank you for using your talents and position to advocate for them.
Steve, thanks for doing this challenging work!
Steve thank you for your advocacy for affordable housing. As for the hearing I understand three council members initially voted for it and the planning director, David Williams, supported having a hearing. It would be good to know the history and background surrounding this issue to clear the air.
This/the full statement is beautiful. Thank you Steve. I am awed and grateful.