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Board president apologizes for conduct, says he will not resign
Summary
President Doug Proll read a letter to the board apologizing for his conduct at a prior meeting and said he does not intend to resign and will continue to serve out his term.
President Doug Proll formally addressed the board at the April 28 meeting to apologize for conduct at a prior meeting and to explain his decision not to resign.
In a brief, prepared statement read aloud to the board and staff, Proll said he regretted allowing emotions to push him into an impulsive decision at the previous meeting. He thanked those who had supported and challenged him and said he intended to finish his service to the community and not to resign. In his words: "After reflecting on this last week, I do not want to let the community down that elected me nor our wonderful staff that I've enjoyed working with through the years...After careful consideration, I do not intend to resign. It is my intent to use the remaining time on the board to finish my service to the community that elected me and put their trust in me." The statement concluded with Proll thanking the board for its understanding and grace.
Ending: The board accepted the statement and moved on to director comments; no board action was taken in response to the apology.
