RSSIrving politicians say atmosphere has “turned ugly”
Carolyn Hileman - The Voice* | May 1, 2008
IRVING — “We are at war”, that quote was in a recent campaign email in Irving, and some candidates admit they feel under attack. They believe that high emotions that began with the battle over immigration here in Irving are pushing some people past the legal line, creating an atmosphere that encourages critics to get personal. The mayor believes that happened in Phillip Smith’s case.
Phillip Smith says he had enough of a little dog running loose in his neighborhood Friday. “The city wasn’t doing anything about it,” said Smith.
But instead of sending a complaint to Mayor Herb Gears, he sent the dog, encased in a large vented cardboard box, left at the Mayor’s home with a note, criticizing animal control measures.
“And since I’m not going to do the job I’m supposed to do here’s the dog for me,” said Mayor Gears.
While Smith says his unusual delivery wasn’t meant to be threatening, or a political statement, the mayor disagrees, saying the political atmosphere in Irving has turned ugly and personal.
Councilwoman Rose Cannaday agrees. “I’ve never seen it like this I’ve never seen it this bad,” said Councilwoman Cannaday.
She filed a police report after a string of incidents at her home, including mail thrown into the street, trash in her yard, and a sign plastered to her window.
“I’ve taken it to where they’re saying: we can come in your yard, we can come all the way up to the house, we can look in your window. Kind of a type of intimidation” said Councilwoman Cannaday.
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