by Patrick Shourd, Stevensville
This letter is a response to Bob Michalson’s opinion published in the Bitterroot Star on September 15th.
Bob Michalson, over the past two years I’ve held my tongue regarding your behavior. I did not call you out when you had tantrums at the council table because you weren’t getting your way. I did not call you out on the numerous times you have given up on our community and quit the council. Nor have I called you out regarding the amount of taxpayer money you have wasted due to your negative behavior and treatment of town staff. On September 15th, your opinion published in the Bitterroot Star crossed the line. You used my name to cast doubt on Mayor Dewey, a man that had nothing to do with my resignation. My resignation from the council was solely to support my family through a very traumatic situation. A beautiful soul has left this world and while my family mourns this loss, you used my family’s terrible pain for your political gain. Shame on you. In character, you are a very small man.