PETITIONERS’ STATEMENT: (Exactly as stated on Recall Petition)

DAVE PHILLIPS and other Council members fired the City Manager without cause on June 26th.

Very recently the council gave Mr. Spies a good evaluation, a 3-year contract, a raise, and this following good ratings over his tenure.

These councilors violated TRC Section 2.06.10 by taking this action during "other business".

"Action shall not be taken until a subsequent meeting unless deemed urgent". The reason this is in our code is to give citizens notice, allowing them a chance to respond. Action was not deemed urgent by the council and was acted upon anyway. Citizens were not allowed to respond nor was Mr. Spies given a chance to defend himself against unsubstantiated claims made by councilors.

The city has lost considerable monies due to severance pay and other associated costs of firing without cause. The cost of a temporary Manager will likely be more costly than paying a permanent Manager. A lawsuit against the City would also be very costly.

These councilors have given no justification for costing the citizens this money. They have continually advanced their own personal agendas with complete disregard for the consequences.

This spontaneous dismissal flies in the face of fairness and proper personnel practices.

STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION: (Exactly as submitted by David Phillips)

I was elected to the Turner City Council with more votes than my opponents. This mandate was a clear signal that voters want a change in the direction of city government. This attempt at a recall is an effort to reverse those voter wishes and is aimed at personality rather than performance.

My family and I have resided in Turner for more than 10 years. I own and manage an auto repair and towing business in the city. I understand how Turner functions and wanted to see a change in city policies.

With raising six children, I am truly aware of the safety and schooling needs of this town. I am also aware of the activity needs of this town. We have worked for proper management of Burkland Pool, the addition of a BMX bike track in Turner Park along with moderate growth in our bedroom community.

By the way I have voted since taking office, you have seen that I have done everything possible to improve Turner. Voters should also be supportive of these values and reject this attempt to turn back the clock and undo their Nov. 2002 voting decision.

Please vote "NO" on the recall.