October 18, 2009 in City

Verdict: Judge is no carpetbagger

Jim Camden The Spokesman-Review

When someone hurls a political slur during campaign season, it’s probably too much to expect for the slur-slinger to get it right. But still …

In an e-mail to constituents last week, Spokane City Councilman Bob Apple explained his endorsements for various city offices. No big deal there. As long as he doesn’t use city equipment – which he didn’t – Apple is as entitled to an opinion as everyone else.

At least one reader questioned whether Apple was out of line for a label he hung on Municipal Judge Tracy Staab.

Carpetbagger.

The reader suggested it was libelous, which …

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