McDougall to Resign from BudCom, ZBA
He acknowledged that "there might have been a mistake made."
Patrick McDougall told The Eagle-Tribune he will resign from the Budget Committee and the Zoning Board of Adjustment following after a judge found him guilty of obstructing government administration.
“I think it’s the right thing to do,” McDougall told the newspaper. “People have the right to be represented by someone who isn’t hampered by personal issues. It’s time to acknowledge there might have been a mistake made.”
McDougall was charged in July on the misdemeanor charge after an incident that took place in June involving his wife, Jane, who was suffering from a migraine headache and called 911 at their Tiffany Road home. McDougall is alleged to have argued with responding Salem Fire personnel, and later Salem Police, regarding an ambulance ride to a hospital. Jane McDougall called 911 a second time regarding the need to go to a hospital, and eventually Patrick McDougall drove her to the hospital himself.
Tom Linehan
1:35 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
At least Pat admitted that he over reacted. I doubt the other side will admit it.
Riley Reid
5:24 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
For someone who wasn't there Tom that is a very irresponsible statement.
Officers Norcross and Naismith are two of our best.
Wiz3rd
5:24 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
What side would that be Tommy?
Riley Reid
1:35 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
"there might have been a mistake made", you think?
Thanks for resigning, to be honest I never expected you would.
Merry Christmas
Tom Linehan
7:43 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
@Riley Reid, prosecuting Pat probably cost witness fees as well as prosecutor time and money. There seems to be a double standard. Some more Salem residents are more equal than others. There have been many cases in Salem a lot more serious than this that involved corruption and favoritism that were not prosecuted at all. I am not defending Pat. I am just saying it was a gross waste of taxpayers' money.
F Jackie Marlow
1:15 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The fact that a public official was acting badly is enough for me to justify the actions of the prosecutor, and frankly think this was a wise investment in the future of Salem. This was not the only time he has "made a mistake". There have been incidents with his prior jobs and a whole lot of bullying once he let being on the Budget Committee go to his head. I never liked the fact that he had an ounce of control over my town's affairs, either on the BudCom or ZBA, and I would bet I'm not alone. I will feel alot better once I see the letters of resignation.
And Tom, I'd love for you to share you knowledge of the "many cases" you speak of.
Tom Linehan
3:02 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
F Jackie Marlow I sent you a private message listing just a few of the Many Cases requested. I doubt that the sensors in Patch will approve it. But I tried.
SalemResident
8:53 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
go ahead and email those over to the guys at badsalemcops at gmail I'm sure they would love to add it to the collection ...
Scott Smith
7:43 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
I think it is a good start for Patrick to accept responsibility for his actions that night. He was wrong and paid the price for it. Hopefully he and his family can move on amd realize that the police are not the "Bad Guys"
Patriot
7:43 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
You cannot get into a fight and expect all emotional thoughts stop when confronting the people involved.
Once again Riley we are visualizing this incident differently. Had the town employees confront this same situation with an unrecognizable resident the situation would have played out quite differently. Had this member of the budget committee been 100% supportive of all budgetary items brought forward by town officials, the outcome would have been different. IMHO
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Merry Christmas
Love NH
8:05 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
I honestly don't think that those EMTs gave a moments notice to the status of the individuals in question. They saw a woman begging to be taken for treatment and responded an appropriate manner.
Riley Reid
10:03 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Patriot, you sound like you share the same paranoia and conspiracy thoughts that Pat does.
B. SHANER
10:22 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Patriot, Patrick had absolutely no influence in his Budget Commitee position.Have you ever watched those meetings?
Patriot
8:53 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Riley, in the mind of any person with paranoia it is reality and a proffessional would recognize that and deal with it professionally. Professionals encounter alcoholic frequently and not once have I read about the details of the encounter. On the other hand, I have read stories about police and fire employees with a chip on their shoulder. We read stories every day about people that occupy public positions and take advantage of the power invested in them.
Love NH, so many people trust blindly. A large percent of every group is infiltrated by undesirables. Don't be fooled by titles, you appear to have kept an eye open for budget committee members, would be sad to think you don't maintain the same vigilance for all public officials.
Patriot
8:53 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
B. SHANER, the contempt exist on both sides of the table. If you watched you could not help but admit that people representing their budget are just as emotional as those trying to cut them. They sit on their budget with the same contempt for those that try and cut it like any dictator. This is why people call it a budget battle. It is a battle and every tactic could be taken directly out of a play book from intimidation to misrepresenting the facts. Like the coach that hides his lips from the camera to the surprise of the play on the field we are left sitting at home unsure of what is really happening behind the scene.
Patriot
7:35 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Truth stops debate!
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