Post Updated 10/21/19
Hi Again Friends,
As I mentioned in my previous statement, rumors about my past are circulating and we knew these rumors would continue to evolve. It is unfortunate there is a campaign of disinformation still underway. However, it is not a surprise. I have stood up to the industry and this is not the first time I have paid a price.
I will not speak to what is in a sealed file. I have addressed this matter in a letter to my supporters more than a week ago — and more than that I have addressed it in the system of due process years ago. The file was sealed due to false and unfounded allegations against me.
When baseless claims are made against a person, cases are not pursued, and those individuals are protected. People who have had baseless claims against them do not then have to address and repeat the content of those baseless claims decades over.
The opponents want voters to wonder.
Here is what the people of Broomfield know. I am an ally to the people, and I don’t back down. My wife, my family and I appreciate your support and your calls greatly. The outpouring of support for me and my family has moved us beyond words.
And we continue to knock doors, engage voters and hear from the residents that what they want this race to be about is their community and their lives – their ability to live safely in their homes, to be assured clean air and clean water and schools that are not set next to industrial wastelands.
And that is why we feel buoyed by this community and we continue to fight.
Thank you,
Kevin Kreeger
Posted 10/20/19:
Hello Friends,
I’m writing this statement to let everyone know that I’ve made mistakes that I deeply regret. They were humiliating to me and I am sorry I have not spoken about them before. I was so embarrassed; it was painful to revisit.
But because you all have put your trust in me, I will put mine in you. My darkest moments are being put on display for all to see and judge. It is time for you to hear from me. I can say, sharing these intimate details of my life was not what I expected when I embarked on this campaign. While I’ve made mistakes, some painfully embarrassing, it’s also disturbing to see some of them spiral into inaccurate rumors.
I grew up in an unsafe and unstable place, full of anger and abuse. I did not know what safety was until my mom fled with us to another town. I did not start off in life with the best foundations. I was surviving. I was broken. And I did things I regret. I acted in ways that were self-destructive. At that point in my life, it never crossed my mind that I would create a life outside of what I knew and would someday decide to run for Mayor.
Fast forward to today, I have fortunately fixed my life, straightened myself out, have a great family and have focused on leading a good life. To me, public service is part of my redemption. While my past is embarrassing, it informs me as a leader. Compassion and forgiveness are a part of my core values. Today, I stand before you, wanting to be an example of what people can overcome and to give hope to anyone out there who may be trying to reshape their lives. I don’t believe the only people who should be allowed in government are people who have never made mistakes. It is with this in my heart that I commit to staying in the race for Mayor. Thank you to everyone who has stood with me during this time. I appreciate your words of encouragement and support. It truly means the world to me.
Thank you,
Kevin Kreeger