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Ok here is update on Rep. Kahn- I have posted on her stealing campaigns lits (literatures).. shame on Rep. Kahn...
Patrick Howe, Associated Press
July 31, 2004 KAHN0731
Rep. Phyllis Kahn faces a misdemeanor theft charge for snatching campaign literature last week.
New Hope city attorney Steve Sondrall said he decided on Friday to go forward with the charge after considering the matter for a week.
The Minneapolis DFLer has apologized to Republican House member Lynne Osterman for taking her campaign brochures from some New Hope doorsteps. Kahn replaced them with pieces from Osterman's DFL opponent, Sandra Peterson.
Anoka County officials declined to prosecute Kahn on a charge of campaign tampering but left the theft matter up to Sondrall, a lawyer in private practice who, as New Hope's part-time city attorney, handles misdemeanor charges brought in the city.
``As a theft case goes, it's sort of a routine file, other than the fact that we've got a high profile person involved,'' Sondrall said. He said he decided to go forward after consulting with colleagues and ``taking some time to think about the matter.''
Phyllis KahnAssociated PressMisdemeanor charges carry a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine or both. The Hennepin County District Court will handle the case.
Kahn's husband, Donald, said the lawmaker was on a bicycle ride in Iowa and couldn't be reached for comment.
He said Kahn hadn't been notified of the charge as of Friday, adding that he was ``amazed'' to hear the charge was being brought.
``The best I can tell you is the New Hope city Police Department seems to be interested in publicity,'' he said.
Local police confronted the 32-year legislative veteran after an area resident called to report the literature swap. She told reporters at the time that she had done a ``very stupid thing'' and was sorry.
The Osterman-Peterson race will be among the more hard-fought contests this fall in the battle for control of the House. Democrats are targeting seats in first-ring suburbs in their effort to win back the majority. Republicans have controlled the chamber since 1999 and had an 81-53 edge during the 2004 session.
Patrick Howe, Associated Press
July 31, 2004 KAHN0731
Rep. Phyllis Kahn faces a misdemeanor theft charge for snatching campaign literature last week.
New Hope city attorney Steve Sondrall said he decided on Friday to go forward with the charge after considering the matter for a week.
The Minneapolis DFLer has apologized to Republican House member Lynne Osterman for taking her campaign brochures from some New Hope doorsteps. Kahn replaced them with pieces from Osterman's DFL opponent, Sandra Peterson.
Anoka County officials declined to prosecute Kahn on a charge of campaign tampering but left the theft matter up to Sondrall, a lawyer in private practice who, as New Hope's part-time city attorney, handles misdemeanor charges brought in the city.
``As a theft case goes, it's sort of a routine file, other than the fact that we've got a high profile person involved,'' Sondrall said. He said he decided to go forward after consulting with colleagues and ``taking some time to think about the matter.''
Phyllis KahnAssociated PressMisdemeanor charges carry a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine or both. The Hennepin County District Court will handle the case.
Kahn's husband, Donald, said the lawmaker was on a bicycle ride in Iowa and couldn't be reached for comment.
He said Kahn hadn't been notified of the charge as of Friday, adding that he was ``amazed'' to hear the charge was being brought.
``The best I can tell you is the New Hope city Police Department seems to be interested in publicity,'' he said.
Local police confronted the 32-year legislative veteran after an area resident called to report the literature swap. She told reporters at the time that she had done a ``very stupid thing'' and was sorry.
The Osterman-Peterson race will be among the more hard-fought contests this fall in the battle for control of the House. Democrats are targeting seats in first-ring suburbs in their effort to win back the majority. Republicans have controlled the chamber since 1999 and had an 81-53 edge during the 2004 session.