In the Coeur d'Alene Press report of the City Council meeting Tuesday, Councilman Dan Gookin is quoted as follows:

After the protests had been heard, Councilor Dan Gookin made a motion to deny the assessment, which would have meant that the city would be on the hook for the $845,100. "It seems to me that this is already paid for," Gookin said. "And I'm uncomfortable with charging my residents interest on money we already have." However, Council President Woody McEvers disagreed with Gookin's thoughts on the assessment, arguing that only 8 of 53 condo owners voiced their opposition. He added that downtown Coeur d'Alene is what it is today because of two past LID initiatives. Full report here.

Question: Is this a slip of the tongue? Or has Gookin declared himself king of Coeur d'Alene and not told anyone?