I wrote Cherie Kidd, who is running now against a phantom candidate Dan Bateham, who left the campaign trail a couple of weeks ago. I asked Kidd if she attended the PABA debate where two other candidates, Smith, and Merideth. But according to Kidd she was not even asked to speak in that function.
See News article from PDN:
Port Angeles City Council hopefuls agree on park trees, fluoridation
PORT ANGELES — City Council candidates Michael Merideth and Marolee Smith displayed few policy differences at a general election campaign forum Tuesday, lining up together on cutting down obstructive trees at city-owned Lincoln Park and fluoridation of city water.---Peninsula Daily News
There was no mention of Kidd being present at that meeting.
Then Kidd added the following statement about her attending the League of Women Voters:
Peter,
Last night I attended the League of Women Voter's Debate at the Elwha Heritage Center and upon arrival was told that I was not allowed to participate because I was unopposed. I presented my letter from the county auditor's office stating that I have a legal opponent and was then included in the candidate forum.
To my surprise, Mr. Bateham attended and sat in the back. He spoke to me after the forum was over to tell me that he quit for personal reasons, but he still reiterated that he would take the seat if voted in. So it is important that I get my message out that the outcome of my race depends on the voters, not someone who quite campaigning.
This morning I was invited with the Council Position #5 candidate as the morning Jet Set Soroptimists. I was greeted with "You don't have an opponent" and I explained that I do have an opponent. They allowed me to fully participate and I was able to explain that Mr. Bateham is still on the ballot. We had a lively discussion on the issues.
Mr. Bateham had 10 days to withdraw his candidacy. Three months into the race, he is on the November ballot and in the state voter guide. I have to get my message out and am working on doing so.
Thank you,
Cherie
Kidd has the right to have a chance to speak, she shouldn't have to beg to be heard. It's just plain fairness readers.
Oh, by the way there's been a rumor floating around that your's truly is running for the position as a write in candidate, NOT TRUE! If anyone knows me well enough they know that if I was running I would pay my dues, and run a campaign out in the open, not in the shadows like some have decided to do. I spoke many times against fluoridation, in past campaigns. I am quite content in publishing this blog for you my readership. I am standing up right now for the right of one candidate who now is being censored because her opponent decided to run behind the curtains like the wizard of Oz. This is three times Kidd as been told you are not welcomed to speak, because you don't have an opponent. That kind of thinking is just back words in my opinion.
