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January 13, 1982 I would like to respond to Gene Steele's letter in 2 parts: I catagorically deny that I conducted a vindictive, personal campaign against Gene Steele. No issues regarding personality were made a part of my campaign speeches or included in any of my campaign materials. There were 4 candidates for 2 seats so in effect we were all campaigning against one anther for the priviledge of serving the community on the council. My committee consisted of Lill Duethman, Marianne Kelley and Mary Zubrzycki. I sincerely believe that none of those 3 women made aggressive personal attacks against Gene Steele. Of the 3, only my Campaign Mgr., Mrs. Duethman, belongs to LWY. No one who is in League living in Roseville was ever part of my campaign in any way. If Gene Steele has the specific name or names of any League mamber who during the fund drive or if a business that was solicited can substantiate this complaint then the League should be made aware of it. • As to the 2nd part - I did indeed transport a disabled voter, at her request, to the parking lot of the Precinct One polling place. I did this only after being told that it was acceptable and only several hours later was I made aware that it was against the election laws. I do accept that I made a mistake and assume full responsibility. I did not do this with malice or with any intent to break the law. tTThe arrival of this letter caused me extreme distress by virtue of the fact that this is my lst full adgended council meeting also not giving me time enough to contact all the members of my campaign committee in order that they might be aware of the allegations made against them. If there are any questions I would like to take the time to respond to them right now. If there are no questions then I consider and I hope the rest of the Council will consider both matters closed. •