The political staffer who recently impersonated his boss, Ontario Conservative MP Gord Brown, in an e-mail exchange with a constituent says sorry:
May 4,2007
Please accept my apology for any misunderstanding caused by my response to your concern this week. I erred when I responded on behalf Member of Parliament Gord Brown (sic) without his prior authority , knowledge or approval.
The email that is in question was sent on Wednesday, May 2.
It followed a series of emails and telephone calls from you. I am responsible for emails, telephone calls and letters from all constituents in the riding and in this instance I showed a lack of judgment.
Feeling under pressure to respond to certain accusations and allegations, I did not handle this
situation properly.I know this was wrong and regret taking this action.
My behaviour and the content of the email was not professional and I wish to point out that it in no way reflects Member of Parliament Gord Brown's position on the matters discussed.
Again, I extend my sincerest apologies to you and journalist Jennifer Ditchburn for this incident
Yours sincerely,
Mark King
Legislative Assistant
Gord Brown, MP
Leeds-Grenville