Misdirected anger; some clarification
To the editor:
I would like to address a letter to the editor written by Ms. Milligan concerning Mayor Tracey Gore published Feb. 6.
We’ve never met, but it appears the writer has taken coming into compliance personally. However, the anger is misdirected at the wrong people. Any anger should be directed toward me. I’m the one who emailed Councilmember Shamp and the town manager about Myerside’s noncompliance. I purposefully never once told any other councilmember.
I was on council when Myerside requested a special exception to become a bed and breakfast in the residential zone. I didn’t want to approve it, as Myerside is next to a library and school. However, Councilmembers Andre and Hosafros thought my concerns would be alleviated with the listed conditions that would have to be followed, so I said yes to the special exception. Since then I’ve delivered to Myerside several times and noticed noncompliance. Furthermore, I handle my wife’s booking and was contacted to have Sheena Brook play an event serving alcohol at Myerside. Unfortunately we had to say no and notify the town.
I’m sorry she has taken this personally. It has nothing to do with Ms. Milligan and everything to do with the safety of our children and abiding by the conditions Myerside was given. Ms. Milligan isn’t the only person I’ve complained about and as a delivery person, I see everything. It doesn’t help I was a prior council member who knows the rules. I wish I could un-know things but I can’t. If Myerside doesn’t want to comply, then don’t comply and remove the special exception.
I hope the next time Ms. Milligan slanders someone she first does her research and pulls public records, where she’ll find my email. Then she can attack the right person. If she wishes to discuss further, I’d be happy to meet her. I wish everyone nothing but peace and happiness in your lives and for you to bring others the same.
Summer Stockton
Fort Myers Beach