December

10, 2015



Mayor, Council, and the Constituents of Ward 4,

In April of this year, I was unknowingly recorded saying embarrassingly ignorant
statements about the police. In an attempt show concern for a constituent, I
expressed myself poorly, and my statements were more reflective of a poor effort to
sympathize with my constituent than my true opinion. In doing so, I betrayed the
integrity of my civil service.

Although the posting of this content was a malicious personal attack, it doesnt
change that my words were even more disparaging and damaging to the Bartlesville
Police Department than they have been to myself. My words have initiated an
undeserved attack on them, and my disrespectful remarks dont acknowledge the many
positive experiences Ive had with the Bartlesville Police Department. This posted
content does not provide a complete reflection of my respect for law enforcement, and
Im sorry if my comments are contributing to the hostile media that law enforcement
is already battling on a national level. Im sorry for bringing that negative tone
home to Bartlesville.

By these statements coming to light this past week, I understand the damage is
irreparable, and I sincerely apologize to the City of Bartlesville, its police
officers, and its citizens. With my resignation, I wish to take responsibility for
my disparaging comments and in doing so, I hope to dissociate those comments from the
City of Bartlesville and my constituents. I know that the City of Bartlesville has
always demonstrated full support and solidarity with the Bartlesville Police
Department and will continue to do so in the future.

Sincerely,



Doann Nguyen