Stebbijo: Sims Shouldn’t Apologize

Stebbijo: No, I don’t think (Rep. Kathy Sims) should apologize (for claiming Mayor Sandi Bloem & Coeur d’Alene City Council had a conflict of interest in dealing with McEuen Field makeover). She is representing her constituents - that is what she is supposed to do. What is published via the media is not in her control. The letter from the prosecutor in Bonner and the AG’s office is an analysis. Granted, it carries weight, but it is not set in stone and is a ‘reply’ and she is entitled to it. IF various city officials believe that she has hurt their reputations or has cast stones that are unwarranted, they have the same recourse available - they can consult attorneys and they can sue. It is called justice.

Question: Do you think this matter is over, now that the state attorney general and the Bonner County prosecutor have opined that there’s no merit to it — that Mayor Bloem & the council have no conflicts?