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BREAKING: Clatsop County Receives Tort Claim Notice From Lee Family

by Staff

Astoria, OR – A letter informing the County of a tort claim notice was sent February 4, 2008, giving notice that the Land Use Planning Division of the Clatsop County Department of Transportation and Development is being investigated.

A lawyer for Linda and her husband Richard Lee, a member of the Board of Clatsop County Commissioners, wrote that the Land Use Planning Division has attempted to place conditions and restrictions on his clients that, “appear to be unlawful, unwarranted, and in excess of the Department’s statutory authority.” The lawyer goes on to say that the Planning division appeared to single the Lees out for special treatment by attempting to place additional restrictions on them that do not appear to be placed on similar businesses.

The investigation is ongoing and a tort claim merely gives notice that there is a possibility that a suit may follow in the future. It is sincerely hoped, the lawyer clarified, “that this is simply a case of a few planners who have misread or misinterpreted the County’s development code.” The letter does go on to acknowledge that there is open animosity against the Lees among certain individuals in the division and perhaps this has manifested itself by imposing “unwarranted and unlawful” restrictions on the Lees’ businesses.

The letter further states that because the division has attempted to impose the restrictions on the Lees it has delayed their business plans and interfered with their relationship with potential clients and customers which is a violation of Oregon Law, which states that a party may not employ improper means or improper motives to interfere with the business relationships of others (Kalgaard v. Lindo Mar Adventure Club, Ltd. 147 Or. App. 61, 65, 934 P. 2d 637, 639 (1997)). The letter concludes that at this time, it appears that this is “exactly what has happened.”

When reached for comment, Richard Lee said that it had reached a stage with the Planning Division in which simple discussion was not resolving any issues and this step was the next logical one to take when at this type of impasse.

Feb 5, 01:01 am | Staff
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9 comments on this article (post your own)

1 On Feb 5, 08:26 am, The Guy Who Writes This wrote:

I can just see the hemorrhage going on at the Daily Astorian as they are out-scooped by NCO again.

2 On Feb 5, 08:50 am, RTV wrote:

When Richard Lee passed the gavel to Patricia Roberts, I wish he would have announced his retirement at the same time. He knew (as many of us did) that this recall was coming and it would have “headed it off at the pass”, so to speak. Don’t get me wrong. I find this whole recall as repellent as the motives of its real backers. With this lawsuit, I think it more appropriate than ever that he resign his seat so that the remaining commissioners can appoint his replacement without having to consider some sort of “mandate” from the anti-LNG pro-Marquis crowd. In fact (someone correct me if I’m wrong), but I believe the Clerk would immediately stop verifying the signatures of these idiots who signed this recall petition in the first place.

3 On Feb 5, 09:32 am, Patrick McGee wrote:

The longer this thing plays out, the more commissioners it’s going to suck into the controversy don’t you think?

Hasn’t somebody already FOIA’d Samuelson’s permit records?

Is Lee doing anybody any favors by this posturing and threat of litigation?

And now Delaura Beach is raising issues?

Does this Commission need any more controversy?

You think The Daily “A” isn’t loving this?

4 On Feb 5, 09:39 am, Patrick McGee wrote:

By the way, who is this STAFF?

Is this Bartoldus?

5 On Feb 5, 09:47 am, THartill wrote:

Stories that we collaborate on, (Like this one) or certain Press Releases and news tidbits will be under “Staff”.

6 On Feb 5, 09:58 am, Patrick McGee wrote:

I see.

Thanks Tryan

7 On Feb 5, 10:17 am, The Guy Who Writes This wrote:

I think that the Astorian is reaping what it has sewn when it burns bridges and forgets to be an impartial observer. BTW, articles for the next two days on my blog will be about recall issue.

8 On Feb 5, 01:41 pm, Patrick McGee wrote:

Richard Lee’s statement to NCO and KAST -*_“As a lifelong resident of Clatsop County I truly believe I represent the silent majority of constituents who want and deserve economic growth, affordable housing, and family wage jobs, along with a fiscally responsible government in a livable and friendly community that your children, my children and our grand-children can continue to live in and enjoy. I am committed to this philosophy.”_*

Simple question: Has Lee honored his philospphy?

Simple question: Is our Life Quality better for his service to our community?

Simple question: Do you think this incumbant commission sees itself as a “Ruling Commission” or a “Serving Commission”?

9 On Feb 5, 08:07 pm, Jon Dana wrote:

Simple answers

Yes

Mine is, maybe yours isn’t

Serves me, by ruling you

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