A controversial candidate has entered the race for Lee County commissioner. Former Lee County manager Don Stilwell filed his papers with the election office Friday morning.
Stilwell resigned as Lee County manager back in 2009, after he was caught forwarding sexually explicit emails from his work computer. It was one topic he certainly wanted to address.
“I made a mistake. I was wrong. I regret it,” Stilwell said. “If I could change it, I would change it. I tell you, I’ve paid the ultimate price.”
For the last three years, Stilwell hasn’t been in the public eye, but he’s back and Friday, filing papers to run for Lee County Commission, District Two.
“I think if people look at what the problems are in Lee County, and look at what the candidates are offering, it should be a very clear choice,” Stilwell said.
He said he couldn’t stand by as the county uses up its reserves.
“We’ve been balancing our budget off our savings account and everybody knows you can’t do that,” Stilwell explained.
The primary election happens August 14th and the general election is in November.