Although I do not reside in Councilwoman Amy Fowler’s District 7, my house of worship is in this district. I spend a great deal of time there, as does my family. This means also spending a great deal of time on the streets around this location. Although a drunk driver can be on these streets at any moment, one does not generally encounter them at 11 a.m. An arrest for DUI for District 7′s councilwoman is very significant for me. Ms. Fowler’s breathalyzer test of 0.111 would suggest that Utah County is not the only location where she has driven while impaired.
Elected officials should be trustworthy, held to a high standard of ethics and be responsible for the welfare and safety of their constituents. I am encouraged to see that Ms. Fowler has apologized for this incident as well as promised to reflect on her “relationship with alcohol.”
These comments do not negate the fact that Councilwoman Fowler has damaged the trust of residents of Salt Lake City and has been arrested for a criminal act. As a believer in her right to due process, I feel that if convicted of this DUI, she should resign her position as councilwoman and spend more time working on her rehabilitation plan. I hope that she is able to benefit from the treatment she needs.
Cheryl Ann Palmer, Salt Lake City
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