I have seen recent mailers sent out by my opponent that twisted facts about me beyond recognition.
During my time on the Greater Albany School Board, two different Superintendents arraigned for Executive Sessions. On two occasions, they incorrectly cited the ORS subsection they believed allowed for the meeting. The entire Board that attended the meeting, not just myself, received "Letters of Education" due to this mistake. This was not an "Ethics violstion'. No one was charged with a full violation of Public Meeting Law which carries a $1,000 fine.
In 2023, the Legislature changed this entire process and gave Superintendents and City Managers the opportunity to explain their reasoning and make corrections before any action is taken by the State.
One of my first actions on the School Board was to approve a new contract for School Resource Officers. I have always supported the APD. The attack mailer sent out against me completely distorts the events in the Spring of 2021 and my role in them.
The Democrat Herald takes aim at the claims here:
Any questions you have I am always glad to answer.
Michael