Verner tells KXLY radio that Zehm, water rate campaign issues ‘don’t have a lot of substance’
Mayor Mary Verner's interview last night with Mike Fitzsimmons on KXLY 920 AM has been making the rounds on Twitter today. And it's worth a listen.
Here's some of what was said. The entire interview is in the link above.
Verner: …I do know that on your radio show you’ve helped perpetuate a lot of misinformation so I’ve been up against a series of unfolding events and a very negative misinformation campaign and I still have a lot of support in this community. So I’m really looking forward to the rest of the ballots coming in.
Fitzsimmons: You sound quite bitter.
Verner: Mike I’ve been on your show quite a few times, and I’ve also listened to some of the things that you have perpetuated on your show. I’m sorry if it comes across as bitter. I’m very disappointed in you.
Fitzsimmons: Well, we’re disappointed in you as well, which is maybe why you’re losing tonight.
Verner: Well, that’s certainly your opinion and you’ve certainly had lots of airtime to express it. ….
(The two argue about how often the mayor has accepted invitations to appear on the show.)
Fitzsimmons: I don’t want to get into it. You’re the one who brought the issue up to begin with. Perhaps you might want to look at water rates, you might want to look at the whole Otto Zehm thing if you’re really looking for the reason why you’re trailing right now.
Verner: Well, I have looked into that and those are exactly a couple of the issues that you’ve kind of put on the block that don’t have a lot of substance to them. But I’m still very pleased with the support that I have ….
