The recall group has been portrayed as people who are upset with the mask mandate. This is not the fact. We are a group of citizens who feel strongly about following the laws as set out in our borough charter and state statutes.
Many ordinances within the city and borough have been violated, as well as state statutes. Meetings have been called without proper notice, which restricts public input. Letters have been written by city employees to the assembly informing them of actions that have been taken which are not allowed within the city's ordinances.
There is state law and court proceedings that have happened in the past that shows this to be a fact.
Using one's position to benefit themselves is not something that should be placed on the shoulders of employees. We have had two people leave their positions and almost lost a third.
So why target the mayor? This is also covered in the city's ordinances. Meetings are called by the mayor and/or city manager through written directions to the clerk. They also can be called by two assembly members together. All of the meetings in question were called by the mayor and/or city manager.
The mask mandate was a result of a vote that was taken by the assembly. That is a democratic process. Therefore, it is only the mayor who has violated the laws of the state of Alaska and the ordinances of our borough.
Running for office is something that we believe in and one our group placed their name for the empty assembly seat.
Don McConachie Sr.
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