[wmm] Question to Robert Mushen

Thu May 13 15:36:05 CDT 2010

Hello all-

I was not able to attend this last wmm due to other commitments so I apologize for putting this in email form.  

At two recent WMMs I asked Clatsop County Commisioner Bob Mushen to speak to what the *project* is, that he refers to in his election flyers as a $75,000 project he brought to Cannon Beach.  

Both times he stated he was not at liberty to discuss the issue.  

Below I have attached copies of the further discussion that took place via email.  I attach these both to clarify my position and inform the rest of the group of the conversation as it has developed.  

Glad to be able to have this discussion round table to have this type of open conversation.  

Thank you!
Kathy 

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Robert Mushen 
  To: Kathy at LaLunaLoca.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:20 AM
  Subject: Your question

  Kathy: I was "touting" the effort, which I did on my own time and which had never been done before.
  I secured a pledge for at least $75,000 for a project the city of CB is going to do anyhow. The fact
  that all the details are not worked out yet does not in any way detract from my effort and I have
  the right to be proud of my accomplishment. Criticizing me for trying does not make you look very good.

  Robert Mushen
  Commissioner, District 5
  Clatsop County
  (503) 325-1000

  This message has been prepared on resources owned by Clatsop County, Oregon. It is subject to the Internet and Online Services Use Policy and Procedures of Clatsop County. 

>>> "Kathy@ La Luna Loca" 05/07/10 4:26 PM >>>

Hi Bob,

I think you mis-understand my question, as it was not a criticism.  And as I am not running for public office I am not motivated by "how my question makes me look".  

As I stated, if you have brought a $75,000 project to Cannon Beach, the citizens of Cannon Beach have a right to know what this project is.  The statement that you have brought *a project* to Cannon Beach is meaningless, and more over worrisome if while details are *being worked out* the community is not able to be informed and *the project* cannot be named.  If you have brought a $75,000 project to Cannon Beach, that is beneficial and complimentary to the atmosphere and spirit of Cannon Beach I applaud you, for this accomplishment.  Even so the citizens deserve the opportunity to be informed.  If it is something that *can not be spoken about*, then it should not be spoken about or referenced in political campaign material.  

The manner in which you are presenting the *project* reeks of underhanded back room political posturing.  I was hoping to provide you with the opportunity to clear the air.  

All my question was asking for is transparency by our elected and appointed officials in all matters concerning our communities.  

Thank you for all that you have been able to accomplish to this point, and those things you have helped to set in motion to benefit our communities in Clatsop County.

-Kathy Kleczek

Hi, Kathy: I understand your position. It was not my intent to posture or be underhanded, but I think I deserve some credit for the effort. The problem is how to announce the effort with the details being in process. It will be a good thing, I promise. Thank you for asking for transparency; I am in full favor of that and that is one of the reasons I want to be elected. I hope we can be friends--I respect your approach and your concern for the community.

Bob

Robert Mushen
Commissioner, District 5
Clatsop County
(503) 325-1000

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