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Andre Stepankowsky's avatar

I have taken down comments relative to the incidents at the No Kings demonstration. They have nothing to do with this story. Please focus comments on the subject at hand.

Michael R.'s avatar

This is a critical election and we need to get boudreau out (who has allowed all of this to happen on his watch) and elect three new, mature, reasonable people to council. Please vote!

Linda L's avatar

We're stuck with LaFave, Young and Halvorson for 2 more years, continuing to present and vote for controversial issues in their own best interest. But, we have the opportunity to replace Bourdeau now. Wayne Nichols, Mike Claxton and Oliver Black are all excellent candidates wanting to bring common sense back to the council.

Britney Bish's avatar

Why are we the constituents paying for their corruption and legal fees

Tom's avatar

The Gang of Four voted 4-3 to have the city pay their legal fees.

Britney Bish's avatar

Wasn’t that so kind of them 🙄

Linda L's avatar

We're paying all the legal costs because Bourdeau, LaFave, Halverson and Young (aka "the majority") voted it for themselves.

Britney Bish's avatar

That’s lovely of them to do 🙄

Tom's avatar

Bad politicians are elected by good people who don’t vote. Ballots are out now, return postage is paid. It takes about a minute to save democracy. It’s an easy assignment. If you haven’t done it, do it today!

Linda L's avatar

I find it interesting that for almost a year Bourdeau and LaFave have avoided answering any questions. Apparently, that rule of law doesn't apply to them either.

Jenny M's avatar

So, suppose Boudreau doesn't get re-elected. Does he have to start paying his own legal fees?

Britney Bish's avatar

Hopefully!! Including his divorce that it sounds like we are also covering!

Kit Gomez Alba's avatar

I was going to ask the same thing. If he loses, is he responsible for his legal fees as this moves forward?

Amy's avatar

Disappointing and frustrating our tax dollars are going to continue funding games these two (4) are playing. Not surprising at all from two MAGA worshippers following the MAGA ideology. Clearly they are above any laws, and being elected by a few hundred people in little Longview have made them entitled to ignore our community and what is best for the financial health of us all. Peddling local propaganda tabloids in print and online, only attending to issues important to themselves and their extreme religious viewpoints are the focus. Thank you for continuing to provide clarity by covering updates on this embarrassing case.

John Andrechak's avatar

I had to shake my head when their attorney stated the intention of a 'speedy resolution.' 🤣

saturdaysinbed's avatar

“Halvorson, Young reject accountability and deny tax payers the relief of paying for the defense legal funds indefinitely” fixed it