TONDEE: Writer asks forgiveness

I am writing this to inform everyone, clarify any confusion and accept responsibility for comments that were left in Todd Tondee’s name in an article’s comment section June 18.

I didn’t give a lot of thought about what I was doing at the time, or the negative consequences that come along with doing such. My post was meant as a joke and not as a malicious act to harm Todd or any other person that it may have affected. I sincerely apologize to Todd and all those that I have affected by my actions and want those who may be in doubt as to who wrote it, that it was definitively not Todd.

While reading The Press on Saturday evening, I realized that it had become an issue that I needed to correct and immediately come forward and let the public know that I was the person who left the comment. I contacted the Coeur d’Alene Press, the Coeur d’Alene Police Department and informed them that I was the person who is responsible for the post. I have spoken with Todd and had the opportunity to apologize for my actions.

At this point I really want to set the record straight and let everyone know that the comments were mine and not Todd’s. I have no hard feelings or ill will toward Todd or any of the other commissioners. My actions were intended as a joke and only that, which was not funny at all. Todd is in a challenging position as a commissioner. I truly believe that he makes every decision with the best intentions of the county as a whole.

ZAC EIFLER

Kootenai County