Mr. Kadelski recently accused me of "gaslighting." That term generally refers to manipulating someone into questioning their own perceptions or understanding of reality.
I find the accusation ironic given what I believe has been a pattern of selective presentation of information. For example, videos have been edited in ways that, in my opinion, omit important context and make it difficult for residents to evaluate events for themselves.
My concerns have never been about personalities. They have been about public officials, transparency, conflicts of interest, and accountability. As an elected official, I believe it is appropriate to ask questions when a board member participates in matters involving businesses with which they may have personal, financial, or property-related connections. Residents can review the public records and draw their own conclusions.
For the record, I once viewed Christina Predella very positively. She showed kindness to me during a difficult period in my life, and I appreciated that. My concerns arose later, after questions emerged regarding regulatory and permitting matters connected to her business interests. Those concerns were based on information I encountered while performing my duties as a Board of Health member, not on personal animosity.
Mr. Kadelski's accusation asks residents to focus on personalities. I would rather focus on facts, records, and whether public officials are being held to the same standards as everyone else.
As a side note, some residents may find it interesting that several elected officials who are also Friends of Brookfield members appeared as extras in the independent horror film "Birthrite," a movie that includes themes of manipulation and psychological gaslighting. While that has no bearing on any public matter, it does make the choice of accusation an unusual one.
You can get a summary of what it's about here:
Birthrite, directed by Ross Partridge, is a psychological pregnancy-horror film about a lesbian couple expecting a child. The story follows Wren, who inherits a secluded country home—apparently in Brookfield, since scenes used the local library and ambulance—only to become entangled in the town's generational demonic curse linked to a witches' coven. The cult believes the unborn baby must be sacrificed to a demon to break the curse. As Wren's fears grow, she also becomes the target of psychological gaslighting.
Elected officials Brad Kadelski, Shelby Hill, and Christina Predella and their spouses all appeared in the movie. It's unclear if the town had been compensated for the use of its property.
Mr. Kadelski recently accused me of "gaslighting." I find the accusation ironic given what I believe has been a pattern of selective presentation of information.