Huckleberries Online has received a copy of the letter of apology that Kathy Sims of the Concerned Taxpayers of Kootenai County will read tonight to the Coeur d'Alene City Council. It includes acknowledgement of four violations of the campaign finance laws by her group in the 2007 municipal elections and an apology for those violations. Sims and Tom Macy were behind a last-minute flyer (see above) in the City Council elections that criticized three council incumbents, including two seeking re-election. Sims also has agreed to pay a fine of $2,500. City Attorney Mike Gridley told Huckleberries that he will circulate a news release later today. Meanwhile, you can read Sims letter here.

Update: City Attorney Mike Gridley's news release

Question: Do you think the city properly pressed its complaint against Kathy Sims, Tom Macy, and Concerned Taxpayers of Kootenai County re: campaign finance violations from the 2007 municipal elections?

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