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A RESOLUTION

SUPPORTING THE LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL'S ENCOURAGEMENT OF COUNCILOR BOOHER TO TAKE WHATEVER STEPS NECESSARY TO RESTORE AND REGAIN THE PUBLIC TRUST TO THE OFFICE AND POSITION TO WHICH HE WAS DULY ELECTED

WHEREAS, on the evening of November 6, 2001, following the close of the municipal election polls, Councilor-Elect Tom Booher did, admittedly, physically accost Councilor Ray Elliott; and

WHEREAS, this action did cause physical injury to Councilor Elliott and property damage to a local business; and

WHEREAS, this action did result in criminal charges being filed against Councilor Booher which ultimately resulted in a guilty plea and conviction; and

WHEREAS, the public nature of this action has damaged the institution of City Council in that it brought shame and raised concerns by the public about the effectiveness of its elected representatives; and

WHEREAS, the City Council wants to condemn the conduct and actions of Councilor-Elect Booher; and

WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to restore its ability to act and perform as a cohesive and effective representative body.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lakewood, Colorado, encourages Councilor Booher to take whatever steps he deems necessary to restore and regain the public trust to the office and position to which he was duly elected by the citizens of Ward 4, City of Lakewood, Colorado.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by a vote of 9 for and 1 abstention at a regular meeting of the City Council on January 28, 2002, at 7 o'clock p.m., at the Lakewood Civic Center, 480 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado.

Stephen A. Burkholder, Mayor
ATTEST:

Margy Greer, City Clerk

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