Dearborn Councilwoman: Matters ‘out of context’
Suzanne Sareini
Dearborn Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini is speaking out, saying her involvement in the web and email campaign that was launched against Council President Tom Tafelski in the 2009 election is not true.
In a letter to the Dearborn Press & Guide, Sareini says the paper’s article about the situation “does not accurately portray my involvement and could mislead the reader to draw a conclusion that I was somehow involved in the email or web campaign that was launched against Tom Tafelski in the last council race; and that is simply not true.”
We wrote about the matter here a couple of weeks ago. You can click HERE for that story.
Below is the letter Sareini wrote to the Dearborn Press & Guide
To the Editor:
It is my opinion that your article titled “Report on campaign material form 2009 election could portend friction on “new” council”; dated Nov. 21 does not accurately portray my involvement and could mislead the reader to draw a conclusion that I was somehow involved in the email or web campaign that was launched against Tom Tafelski in the last council race; and that is simply not true.
This unfortunate twist of events regarding an email that I received and forwarded to 14 people that I normally forward things to, 6 of whom are my family, was re-forwarded to a member of the Council President’s family.
Upon realizing the political games that were taking place, I immediately spoke to Tom and explained what had happened to ensure that matters were not taken out of context, and I apologized to him and his family for forwarding the email I received.
I believe that Tom understands the situation and realizes that I was not the drafter or originator of any negative emails or web campaign against him. I maintain that my intentions were not malicious; however I cannot speak to the motive of the person who re-forwarded the email.
I have personally experienced the pain that is caused to a candidate and their family by others who choose to twist words and tell half-truths.
This can all be avoided if we as an electorate choose to focus on the issues; the candidate’s record and vision for the future rather than negative and misleading ads.
As Council President Pro-Tem, I will continue to focus my energies on what is best for Dearborn and its residents.
December 8th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
While I hate to lower Shakespeare to the level of slime encasing Dearborn politics, “…the lady(?) doth protest too much” in this case. At least some of the damaging e-mails came from her.
This is turning into Dearborn’s lame version of the Manoogian Mansion party that never happened.
December 8th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
whatever.. so someone from her “camp” did it… isnt that the same thing..sounds fishy to me…
December 8th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Oh my goodness, how petty. She needs to drop this whole thing. Just do what you were elected to do and have your school yard scrums out in the alley. I’m sickened by all of this with all of the issues we have to deal with in this city. With the horrible state of the economy and so many suffering in hard times, does she really think anyone really cares about this immature tit for tat childish back and forth. Get over is Suzanne. And let it be a lesson to watch what you say and what you email. How about this: ALL council members stay focused on the issues that concern the people of this city. What a great idea! Try it and stop bothering us with you pettiness.
December 9th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Suzanne no further need to apologize — Tommy and his buddy Brian have done cheap shot tricks to opponents, and they know what I’m talking about. The Big Guy had a hand in this matter, along with his puppy Dave, it just got out of control — everybody that knows those guys know, because they let the cat out of the bag themselves (Dave was laughing about it, and I know this personally). The people don’t care, because thats history, just run the City in the proper way, and maybe we can all win, instead of the petty B.S. that is currently going on.
December 9th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
In this day and age, she should know that everything that you e-mail and put on the web is out there for everyone to see or find out about.
If she thought it was questionable in the first place, she shouldn’t have e-mailed it to even 14 people.
Once the damage is done, it is very convenient to just say “I’m sorry”.
Next time hit the “trash” button instead of the “forward” button.
December 18th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
At least Suzanne admitted what she did. Bazzy first said he had no involvement in this at all and now he admits he had his secretary send 2 letters. Something wrong here.