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Dear Mayor Kidd,
My name is Jack Slowriver and I live at 132 E 11�°"Street in Part Angeles. I am writing to file a
formal complaint based)on two recent exchanges I had with Councilman Mania, bath of which have left
me questioning the extent to which he is able to perform as an unbiased and professional member of
this city's governing body,
On July 2, 2012, I received)a telephone call from Councilman Mania on my personal, unlisted cell
phone, He asked if I had a couple of minutes to talk. I said yes. He then provided a list of things that
he's done as a member of the City Council such as introduce some kind of gender non-discrimination
language and support Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest. He then questioned why I wasn't
supporting his wife, Dale Holiday's, bid for County Commissioner, It seemed to me that Councilman
Mania was suggesting that his actions on the City Councill (please note I did not advocate for either issue
to be addressed by hire or the larger body) indebted me to him and that my support of his wife's
candidacy was expected. I was greatly disturbed by the tone and content of this conversation and
ended it after repeated'l'y asking why Councilman Mania was making this call.
My concerns regarding Councilman Mania's behavior escalated when I walked' by Dale Holiday's
campaign contingent on the way to line up for the Fourth of July parade. I had not uttered a single
syllable when both Ms, Holiday and Councilman Mania yelled "Fuck You"to me amidst a small group of
supporters in front of the courthouse, Though I understood exactly what was spoken, I asked if it could
be repeated with the hope that they would'further demonstrate their aggression and poor self control
to a wider audience. At that point, Councilman Mania came within two feet of me and said, ,"Fuck you,
you Ibackstabber." I have never made a formal or informal alliance with Councilman Mania and believe
that I should be free to express my opinions regarding local politics without fear of retribution by any
member of the City Council. I am concerned that Councilman Mania believes in a type of political horse
trading that is unethical and that his behavior is completely unprofessional and unbecoming of a City
Councilperson,
If you should like to talk to me further about this complaint, (please feel free to reach me at(3 0)
808-4400.
Sincerely,
Jack Slowriver