“Councilmember Marti Emerald’s office has been working on this issue since Jan. 25th. After several calls from constituents regarding the sinkhole at Lake Murray’s San Carlos Bay, council staff contacted Lakes Supervisor Nelson Manville, at which time Councilmember Emerald requested a temporary path be constructed and barricades removed to restore access to the many people who use the path/service road for recreation. Councilmember Emerald further requested a fast track for the permanent repair.

The following morning, Jan. 26th, Supervisor Manville responded that he would provide further information for both a temporary repair and a permanent solution. Councilmember Emerald met with Manville on Jan. 28th to see the damage first-hand and discuss implementation of those repairs.

The news release was sent on Feb. 3rd because that’s when we had a chance to go out and take photographs of the work done so far.

I hope this information is helpful to your understanding of the Councilmember’s actions.”

My response: I didn’t say that Ms. Emerald did not make a request or complain about the timing of her news release. I stated that the Water Department had begun the repair process before Marti Emerald made her request, so it’s not correct for her press release to say that she ‘got the fix’ for her constituents. She only got the information.