I am writing in response to Bob Scarpetti’s letter to the editor last week, which contained many errors about Councilman Henry Leger.

First he claims that Councilman Leger won a closely contested recall election. Leger won that election with 68 percent of the vote and collected about as many votes as Mayor Kavanagh did running unopposed.

Clearly the citizens of Fountain Hills wanted to retain him as their councilman.

When the road bond issue of 2011 came up the council voted unanimously (7-0) to bring the question to the voters, which was then defeated. The road bond was a series of bonds to address long-term pavement management and asphalt replacement needs for 40- year-old streets for the entire town, not just Saguaro Blvd.

The trash hauler issue did not meet the criteria for calling a public election. The decision was driven by community input, including favorable survey data.

Both the recall election and the success of the single-hauler decision once again vindicate Leger.

Leger supported all elements of the revised sign ordinance except for LED electronic message boards. He didn’t feel like these boards were consistent with the natural environment of Fountain Hills.

Lastly, council members do not hire consultants. The town manager makes that decision.

Since Henry Leger has been on council, the general fund expenses have been reduced by over 25 percent, including a 40 percent reduction in staffing.

In ending I would like to say that Henry has never been arrogant or self-serving and I feel he has the good of the town in mind when he makes his decisions.