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Public commenter accuses general manager of retaliation, asks harbor board for investigation
Summary
A public commenter read a letter alleging the general manager used harbor letterhead to send a defamatory harassment notice and called the report ‘fabricated,’ asking the board to open a public investigation and to adopt a policy limiting such letters.
At the start of public comment, resident Pikita Bower read an emailed document titled “Bower Harassment” and told the board she believed a February 28, 2026, incident report involving General Manager Puit was fabricated. She urged the commission to order a public investigation and adopt a policy to prevent perceived misuse of harbor letterhead.
Bower read excerpts from a PDF she said had been provided to her by the general manager and described the document as defamatory and retaliatory. "This report is fabricated," she said while asking the board to investigate and to establish a clear policy to prevent what she described as an abuse of authority.
Staff acknowledged receipt of an emailed comment and confirmed the submission would be added to the meeting record. The board did not take action on Bower’s request during the meeting; no formal investigation was opened and no motion was made to investigate that allegation at the time.
Why it matters: The allegation raises questions about district communication practices and the appropriate use of official letterhead. Commissioners and staff did not reach a conclusion at the meeting; Bower’s request remains unresolved pending any follow‑up the board may direct.
What’s next: The commenter asked the board to investigate and to craft a policy limiting use of district letterhead for accusatory communications. The board did not vote on that request during the meeting; any formal inquiry or policy change would require a separate agenda item and staff follow‑up.
