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Petition circulating to recall Stevensville mayor

April 21, 2020 by Michael Howell

Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey

A petition is being circulated in Stevensville to recall Mayor Brandon Dewey for violating his oath of office when he signed a $79,800 contract for services with First Call Computer Solutions that had not been authorized by the Stevensville Town Council. Leanna Rodabaugh of Stevensville submitted the petition on March 30, claiming in her sworn affidavit that Mayor Dewey had “assumed the power to make contracts, a power that is assigned to the Stevensville Town Council.”

Deputy County Attorney Royce McCarty found the petition to meet the grounds and form for a recall petition and Clerk and Recorder Regina Plettenberg approved the petition for circulation on April 7. The petitioner has 90 days from that date to collect the required number of signatures to have the petition placed on the ballot. Based on the number of registered voters in the Stevensville Town limits, 1,255 in the last election, the petitioner will have to collect 251 signatures to meet the 20% required for placing it on the ballot.

According to Plettenberg, this is not the first recall petition against the mayor of Stevensville that the county has reviewed. Three petitions were submitted one in November 2018, followed by one in December 2018 and another in January 2019. They all made claims of violations of law and official misconduct. None of them were found to meet the grounds or form requirements when reviewed by the county attorney’s office and none were corrected and re-submitted.

In the current petition, that did gain approval for circulation, Rodabaugh claims the mayor’s action in signing the contract without council approval resulted in bypassing the competitive bid and contract award process. She claims the Town Council was not allowed to participate in the contract award process and the Town’s attorney was not afforded the opportunity to review the contract prior to the signing by the mayor. Finally, she claims that the mayor’s actions resulted in denying all citizens the right to participate and the process as well.

The mayor’s actions were considered after the fact by the town council at a meeting at which town attorney Scott Owens rendered an opinion on the issue. In his opinion, the mayor did nothing illegal in signing the contract. He said an agreement had been signed by the mayor for a large amount of money that usually would require council approval, but the money had been included in the budget that the council approved and was only being paid out incrementally. 

The council had already approved one payment of a couple thousand dollars but balked at the second payment. Council President Bob Michalson has argued that the council was not aware of the full extent of the contract when they approved the first payment. 

Owens argued that under the circumstances, and given some discrepancies between state law and town policies, in his opinion the mayor did not violate any laws.

“He came close,” said Owens. “He came right up to the limit. But in my opinion, he did not cross the line.” He said he ran the issue by attorneys at Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority, which handles insurance and other legal issues for Montana’s cities and towns, and another private attorney. 

“There was a lot of discomfort, but they did not think his actions were illegal,” said Owens. “I know Rodabaugh has got an opinion about the law. I have one.” 

Asked for comment on the petition, Rodabaugh said, “I think the petition speaks for itself.” She said when Dewey was first elected that people were excited about getting some youth into the office of mayor for Stevensville. “But now I’ve talked to people that tell me now it is an issue for them. I think it’s very important for people to be able to re-evaluate their initial decision with a new election.”

Mayor Dewey said the petition relies on state law and municipal ordinance to make its case, “but it doesn’t include any of the town attorney’s basis of fact that the council delegated its authority for these types of purchases through the purchasing policy that we have in place.

“If you strictly took state law and municipal ordinance, I think, yes, a case could be made that there was some impropriety. But that’s only true if you completely ignore the purchasing policy which the council adopted a number of years ago and has reviewed on a regular basis since delegating this authority to department heads and the mayor.”

“It seems that a lot of time and energy is being wasted on trying to change someone’s ideas by going after them and destroying them with false and incomplete facts,” said Dewey. “This petition is incomplete. It doesn’t present the citizens with all the facts. It presents them with some convenient facts but not the complete story. In times like we are experiencing right now there is a lot of uncertainty to our future, not just on a local level but on a global level. I think we need to be diligent about embracing reason and truth and not necessarily speculation and rumors.” 

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  1. Sharon Gee says

    April 22, 2020 at 5:46 PM

    Here we go again.
    It seems it’s always the same small handful of people who constantly have something negative to say about our Mayor (and at least one of them in the past openly admitted that he had intentionally and relentlessly harassed the Mayor).
    He is by no means the only one who has purposely and continually tried to provoke Mr Dewey. It’s seems to be their mission in life to try and make his life miserable.
    If he’s found guilty of any wrongdoing that would be the time to act. At this point, this action is premature.

  2. Sharon Gee says

    April 22, 2020 at 3:38 PM

    Here we go again.
    Keep in mind folks it’s always the same small handful of people attacking the Mayor and at least one of them in the past openly admitted that he had intentionally and relentlessly harassed the Mayor.
    He is by no means the only one who has purposely harangued Mr Dewey. Some have gone so far as to publicly post a picture of his home (and some of his neighbors homes) and maliciously taunt him because he had not yet shoveled his walks (as the snow had just started when he left for work).
    There have been many posts and comments about his young son and many other slams against him by the same small group.
    If he’s found guilty of some of the things he’s been charged with then that would be different. At this point, this action is premature.

  3. bob michalson says

    April 21, 2020 at 11:57 PM

    There is nothing in the town’s purchasing policy that states the mayor has the authority to make purchases for a 3-year $79,000 contract. The specific case Scott Owens is alluding too is a separate action.

  4. Dawn Geiger says

    April 21, 2020 at 7:14 PM

    Michael… you did a bang up job on that article. Thank you for sticking to the facts.

  5. Leanna Rodabaugh says

    April 21, 2020 at 3:31 PM

    If you strictly took state law and municipal ordinance, I think, yes, a case could be made that there was some impropriety. ” Every government official must do everything in his or her power to avoid ANY impropriety It appears Mayor Dewey is grasping at straws and is aware of his miscalculations that he and the town attorney could gloss over these issues.

  6. Jim Crews says

    April 21, 2020 at 2:58 PM

    I find it interesting that the town attorney never put his opinion in writing to the council.

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Join B.E.A.R.'s trained facilitators at the Ropes Challenge Course at Hieronymus Park, Saturday, May 21rst from 12-4 PM (Rain Date: Saturday, June 18th). Try the low, high or both courses. […]

Free

3 events, 22

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2022-05-21

Wilderness Skills Weekend 2022

Wilderness Skills Weekend 2022

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 22 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free

1 event, 23

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2 events, 24

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Republican Women

May 24 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Republican Women

Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting and lunch on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 11:30 a.m at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Candidates for HD86, SD43 and […]

3 events, 25

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Chapter One Zoom With the Author Book Club

May 25 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Chapter One Zoom With the Author Book Club

In May we are visiting with author, Janet Skeslein Charles, about her novel, The Paris Library.  Join us May 25 at 6pm MST via Zoom to speak with Janet about her historical […]

Free
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

May 25 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot invites you to attend its monthly meetings. You needn't have knowledge of quantum physics to enjoy learning about this exciting field of science that […]

1 event, 26

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2 events, 27

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chapter One Story Time!

May 27 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chapter One Story Time!

Join Chapter One for a magical story time of reading, crafting and of course snacking!  Our theme for this story hour is Onesie Party!  Feel free to wear your favorite […]

Free

3 events, 28

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2022-05-28

Women Only Introduction to Defensive Handguns class

Women Only Introduction to Defensive Handguns class

Recurring
May 28 Recurring

Women Only Introduction to Defensive Handguns class

May 28 & June 25  2022 Whittecar Rifle Range  This 2 day course is for women with little or no experience with handguns, who may be frightened of handguns or […]

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free

2 events, 29

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 29 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free

3 events, 30

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Memorial Day BBQ

May 30 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Memorial Day BBQ

“Honoring the Fallen on Memorial Day” barbecue for veterans, families and the Florence community, on Monday, May 30th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bread & Roses facility, 1 […]

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Victor Heritage Museum opening

May 30 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Victor Heritage Museum opening

The Victor Heritage Museum will open for its Summer Season Memorial Day, May 30, 2022, 1pm to 4pm. It will be open during this summer from 1pm through 4pm, Tuesday […]

2 events, 31

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

May 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

The Socrates Cafe' Philosophical Discussion Group welcomes you for a night of inspiring talks on topics ranging from philosophy to social issues to current events. It's a time of social […]

Free

2 events, 1

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

June 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

Coffee with the Mayor, First Tuesday of Each Month 9:00 am at CJ's Den, 324 Main Street.  Opportunity for Stevensville Residents to Informally Meet with the Mayor, ask Questions, Express […]

1 event, 2

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2 events, 3

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

June 3 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

Fridays June 3rd - September 30th Time:  2-6 pm  Lolo Community Center    12345 Hwy 93 South   Rental Booth Cost: $15  For more information and to sign up for […]

4 events, 4

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2022-06-04

Certified Pre-owned Pet Sale

Certified Pre-owned Pet Sale

June 4

Certified Pre-owned Pet Sale

Cats, kittens, dogs, puppies and more....oh my!  BRHA doesn’t like to brag, but they have the most awesome pets you’ll ever find and they are just waiting for their new […]

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

June 4 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lions Club at Non-Profit Fair

June 4 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lions Club at Non-Profit Fair

Eye glasses and hearing aids can be recycled at the Lions Club booth during the Spring Into Summer event, June 4th at the 1st Interstate Building, from 10 a.m. to […]

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 1 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 2 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

FILM: Filmmaking Skatepark Style

May 2 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

May 2 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 2 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 3 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

May 3 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

FILM: Filmmaking Skatepark Style

May 3 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

May 3 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 3 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Sons of Norway

+ 1 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 5 @ 5:00 PM - May 6 @ 7:00 PM

Bitter Root Humane Assn. Day of Giving

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 5 @ 5:00 PM - May 6 @ 7:00 PM

Bitter Root Humane Assn. Day of Giving

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 7 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 7 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Recurring

Pachyderm Club

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 8 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 9 @ 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Rotary Club

May 9 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 9 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

May 9 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

FILM: Filmmaking Skatepark Style

May 9 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 10 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

May 10 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 10 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

May 10 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

FILM: Filmmaking Skatepark Style

May 10 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stevensville School Board

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 11 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Celebrating the Law with NVPL

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous

May 12 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Soroptimist

May 12 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Candidate meet and greet

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous

May 13 @ 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting at groWise be Well

May 13 @ 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Hamilton Gun Show

May 13 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chapter One Story Time!

May 13 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meet The Candidates

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous

May 14 @ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

May 14 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Multi-Family Yard Sale

May 14 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 14 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

Hamilton Gun Show

May 14 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Culture Crawl Art Walk

+ 1 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 15 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 15 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Hamilton Gun Show

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 16 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Rotary Club

May 16 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

May 16 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

May 16 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 16 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

+ 1 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 17 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

May 17 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 17 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

May 17 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

FILM: Filmmaking Skatepark Style

May 17 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 19 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Back Country Horsemen

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 20 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Recurring

Pachyderm Club

May 20 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

North Valley Library program

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Wilderness Skills Weekend 2022

May 21 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 21 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Free Ropes Challenge Course Community Day

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Wilderness Skills Weekend 2022

May 22 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 24 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Republican Women

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 25 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Chapter One Zoom With the Author Book Club

May 25 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 27 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chapter One Story Time!

May 28
May 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 29
May 29 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 30
May 30 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Memorial Day BBQ

May 30 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Victor Heritage Museum opening

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day Recurring

Women Only Introduction to Defensive Handguns class

May 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 29 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 30 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Memorial Day BBQ

May 30 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Victor Heritage Museum opening

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

June 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

June 3 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Certified Pre-owned Pet Sale

June 4 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

June 4 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lions Club at Non-Profit Fair

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