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January 27, 2017

John Kazanjian, President

Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association, Inc.
2100 North Florida Mango Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33409-6412

Dear Mr. Kazanjian:

I am in receipt of a copy of your press release of January discussing derogatory remarks
made by me on January 11, 2017. The City of Stuart does have a strong policy against employee
harassment. As an elected of?cial I personally and fully support and endorse this policy.

I am so sorry for this entire event. When I ?rst became aware that Of?cer Fitzgerald had taken
offense at my comment, I realized I had seriously offended him. As a result, I immediately
reached out to Ofc. Fitzgerald, and expressed how sorry I was for this comment. My choice of
words, and my speech, was patently offensive, and I would hope that Ofc. Fitzgerald, and all law
enforcement officers will forgive me for this transgression.

All law enforcement of?cers are very important to me, and to the City of Stuart. We owe them a
great debt of gratitude. During the past couple of years, the Stuart Police Department has made
great strides in eliminating drugs and gun violence, particularly in East Stuart. They provide
excellent service throughout the entire community. They are trusted by me, and by all those I
know.

Please trust that I will never repeat this type of comment or speech in my personal or
professional life.

Sincerely,

    

Cc: All Members of the Stuart Police Department
Mayor and City Commissioners
City Manager
City Attorney

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Januagy 2017

PRESS RELEASE - CITY OF STUART MAYOR DIRECT TERM FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT TOWARDS CITY OF STUART POLICE OFFICER

On January 11, 2017, while on patrol, a City of Stuart police of?cer was inside a local
Stuart business Speaking with an employee when City of Stuart Mayor Eula Clarke
entered the business and said, didn?t know we were serving pig tonight." Of?cers
and Deputies throughout Martin and Palm Beach Counties are outraged by Mayor
Clarke?s derogatory comment towards law enforcement. Of?cers strongly believe
that no City of Stuart employee should be subjected to verbal harassment or
demeaning comments by one of the City?s elected of?cials.

During a time when relations between law enforcement and the public are strained
throughout the nation, of?cers are working hard and dedicated to improving these
relations throughout the City of Stuart. Comments such as the one by the Mayor do
nothing to improve these relations. In fact, they only counteract the great strides
made by the men and women of the City of Stuart Police Department throughout
the community. Accordingly, of?cers expect no less than a formal censure of the
Mayor by the City Commission in response to her comments.

Requests for more information and questions are directed to:

PBA President John Kazanjian

2100 North Florida Mango Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409-6412
(561) 689-3745

(561} 723-6904

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