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Bonner County reads apology tied to Bowman settlement; public raises constitutional and transparency concerns
Summary
The board read a court-arranged apology related to the prior arrest of a public commenter, prompting extensive public comment criticizing past conduct by county officials, demands for accountability, and questions about the settlement process and use of public funds.
The Bonner County Board of County Commissioners read a press-release statement at the meeting that, according to the board, had been included in a settlement agreement related to the earlier arrest and trespass of public commenter Dave Bowman. The board said the statement was part of a legal resolution; the county read the apology in open session and made copies available.
The apology text, read aloud by a commissioner, states that on Jan. 26, 2024 the then-chair "unilaterally and unlawfully trespassed Dave Bowman from a public meeting" and describes subsequent actions that led to arrest and criminal charges that were later dropped by the Bonner County Prosecutor's Office. The read statement said the county…
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