I have tried in the past to reach out to her and explain my positions that differ from my colleagues, but her personal disdain for me has prevented her from hearing me. Because of her feelings toward me, I try not to engage when she attacks me. This time however, she has leveled some charges that I need to address. Here is the letter she wrote on 10/23/08:
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First, Yes Maggie I vote NO on principle and my strong conviction of putting kids first, not out of (as you say) cowardice. I will not simply go along to get along, and vote “yes”. I sought a seat at the board table, not to make friends, but to make a difference in the way we conduct our business of delivering a quality education. I am a politician of mission, not ambition. When I vote no it means I believe what has been brought before me is wrong. Also, I have always offered a viable alternative to what I am voting against, not just a “no” vote.
I promised the people of the Livonia School District that I would put the “public” back in public education and vote for what’s in their best interest, not what is politically expedient. I would rather lose an election doing what’s right, than win if I have to turn my back on the people who elected me.
Second, The smear letters that have been sent out concerning my personal life (which you seem to be such an expert on) have no place in this campaign and are simply untrue. I will not publicly discuss the details of my personal relationships, but I will say this unequivocally. I have never owed a penny in spousal support. I love my kids, and have always provided support for them, including FOC payments. I have never missed a court date that I was notified of, and have never been arrested or handcuffed!
No one tried to arrest me when I filed to run for office or any time since. I am in the public eye as both a performer and a trustee. Do you really think if someone wanted to arrest me that they would have a difficult time finding me?
Maggie, I have always taken responsibility for my actions. I don’t take the easy way; I take the way I feel is right, even if no one else agrees. That means some people will really not like me. I understand, but it will not change the way I work as a public servant. You may not recognize it, but it’s called leadership.
2 comments:
Dear Steve,
Just a short note to let you know,
that I voted for you and hoped that you would win. I believe that you do act in a noble way, I wish there were more people like you on the school board, I cringe when these people like Maggie Fehr come up to the podium to spread their propaganda and I especially dislike it when they are rewarded
ala Linda Scheel. Linda Scheel was rewarded with a spot in city gov't for her bulldog tactics to keep critics from speaking and it fools no one. One must be pretty thick skinned to accept a position, not on merit, but for doing the biding of the powers that be.
Dear Steve,
You have shown your ability to wear more than one hat.
And you wear all of them well.
I enjoy knowing that, you have undertaken endeavor's with determination and albeit stayed focused on the issues that need new direction most.
Indeed, I have confidence that you will waltz off with this 19th District,due to the fact that you have taken this upon your shoulders.
I am refreshed with your sincere and candid leadership.
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