Seafood workers president gave verbal OK

            I would like to clarify my position regarding the central sewer plant on St. George Island. After looking back on the minutes, I have discovered that Linda Raffield, secretary of the Franklin County Seafood Workers Association, had called me on the telephone and read the contents of the letter that accompanied the petition. At that time, I approved the letter. I publicly apologize for failing to recollect my earlier telephone conversation with Linda.

            She and I stand on the front lines for every issue that comes up on our bay because our motto is to protect, preserve and promote the Apalachicola seafood industry.

            Since my initial approval of the letter, I believe everybody's entitled to their own opinion and we should respect everybody's opinion, without any animosity.

            John Richards

            President, Franklin County Seafood Workers Association