Mrozinski letter 'poked the wrong bear'
La Porte County Commissioner Rich Mrozinski's letter in the Herald-Argus on Oct. 24 "poked the wrong bear" (me) by painting a grossly inaccurate picture of Sheila Brillson candidate for La Porte County Commissioner. I have never written a letter of endorsement for any candidate, but feel compelled to do so for Sheila.
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