Alderman Peter Sullivan slanders Jonathan Melle on "democraticunderground.com"!

"While you guys were partying..."
Wednesday January-21-2009, 12:37 AM
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The article would have you believe that this was a two-way shouting match. It was not. Mr. Levasseur launched a series of off the wall and occasionally incoherent accusations. I chose to respond by stepping down from my seat at the aldermanic platform as a private citizen. I'm not sure why Scott Brooks sees this as "bizarre". In most bodies, it is actually proper protocol to do so.

Mr. Levasseur has been using Jonathan Melle to goad me. Melle is a mentally ill individual who is facing felony charges for assaulting a Manchester police officer with his car in 2007. I find it abhorent that Levasseur would choose to exploit this disturbed man's condition in order to score political points.

In addition, Levasseur has not limited his attacks to my performance as alderman. he has threatened to obtain my medical records and make an issue out of my having been treated for depression. He has made utterly vile comments about my wife. he has attacked my friends. I'm not talking about a couple of emails; I am talking about 70 or so, not counting innumerable blog posts under various names.

I know that many people here are familiar with Levasseur's antics, but there are people who will see this and draw the wrong conclusion. Sadly, I am in a position where my good name is doomed no matter what I do. If I confront Levasseur, I am engaging in "shouting mathces". If I ignore him, his slurs go uncorrected and are assumed to be true.

It's a no win situation when you are dealing with a political sociopath.

Source: www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8434400

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Re: Why is Alderman Peter Sullivan able to get away with slandering me?

After I have complained and complained and complained again to the City of Manchester, NH about Alderman Peter Sullivan's harassment and slandering of me, he still makes false accusations against me on Internet Blog postings. ...
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www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8434400
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...Alderman Peter Sullivan falsely states: "(Jonathan) Melle is a mentally ill individual who is facing felony charges for assaulting a Manchester police officer with his car in 2007. I find it abhorent that (Joe) Levasseur would choose to exploit this disturbed man's condition in order to score political points."

First of all, I plead innocent to the abusive and lying police officer, John Cunningham's, fictitious story that defies the very laws of physics and is contradictory to the two witness statements. I NEVER ASSAULTED a Manchester police officer with my car! That is a lie!

Secondly, Alderman Peter Sullivan falsely states that I am a "disturbed man". I have never been clinically diagnosed as such, and I find his characterization of me to be ignorant and discriminatory.

Clearly Alderman Peter Sullivan is both harassing and slandering me. No one in Manchester City Government will stop him from his illegal and criminal actions against me. Both Alderman Peter Sullivan and the City of Manchester are liable to a costly civil suit in a state or federal court of law.

Why is Alderman Peter Sullivan able to get away with slandering me? Are Mayor Frank Guinta and the other 13 Aldermen willing to pay money in a lawsuit insteading taking the proper measures to stop an Officer of the City of Manchester from such illegal actions?

I want Alderman Peter Sullivan to stop harassing and slandering me!

Sincerely,
Jonathan A. Melle

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Re: Alderman Peter Sullivan's response! He is NOT sorry!

From: "Sullivan,Peter" PSullivan@ci.manchester.nh.us
To: jonathan_a_melle@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 8:52 AM
RE: Why is Alderman Peter Sullivan able to get away with slandering me?

Mr. Melle,

Since you are no longer a constituent, I ask that you cease all further communication with me.

Over the last few weeks, you have repeatedly emailed me with this sort of message, and you have evidently been searching for my posts on internet discussion boards as well. It's time to move on, Jonathan.

While I understand that you are wrestling with your own personal issues, sending me angry and inflammatory messages over and over again will not improve your situation. You are in need of professional mental health assistance, and that is something that I can not provide. There are a number of providers in the Manchester and Nashua areas who can assist you, so I suggest that you focus your time and energy on obtaining appropriate treatment.

Respectfully,
Peter M. Sullivan
Alderman, Ward 3

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Peter Sullivan calls some of his fellow Aldermen: "ASSHOLES!"

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The Manchester Express, January 26 - February 1, 2009, Volume 4, No. 5

After the meeting, several alderman and other public officials noted a crack in one of the walls inside the aldermanic suite. When asked by the [Manchester] Express about the crack, Acting City Clerk Matt Normand said it did not exist before last Tuesday’s meeting and that he had asked a custodian to repair it on Wednesday.

When asked about the crack, [Peter] Sullivan denied that he had caused it.

“That crack was there before; it was not mine,” [Peter] Sullivan said. “And if you print that you will be taken to task for it.

“I don’t know if it’s [Mike] Lopez or Mark Roy or any of those assholes [who told the Express about the crack], [Peter] Sullivan continued. “They have their own agenda, they want Pat Long elected.”

Neither alderman mentioned by Sullivan told the Express about the crack.

When asked about it, Lopez said everyone heard a bang when Sullivan went into the back room. He said he hadn’t noticed the crack before Tuesday. (Sullivan said the bang was him slamming a door.)

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"Who do you think you are, Alderman Sullivan?"
By ANDREW J. MANUSE, Manchester Express Columnist, February 2 - 8, 2009, Volume 4 No. 6

I understand from more than one source that Ward 3 Alderman Peter Sullivan has been going around town saying that I misquoted him in my Jan. 26, 2009 article “Under ‘Attack’.”

In that story, I describe a very unfortunate situation at City Hall among an elected official and two of his constituents, and after-the-fact comments from those involved in the incident.

I can assure you that in the preparation for writing an article that exposed an elected official, like mine did, I took every precaution (short of a tape recording) to ensure that every statement was precise, accurate and truthful.

I can assure you that the Union Leader representation of the truth was far less than precise, accurate and truthful. In particular, I note in reference to the crack in the wall that Alderman Sullivan allegedly created in the aldermanic suite, Reporter Scott Brooks describes it as “...a hairline crack on the wall near one of the windows, which one clerical worker described as about a foot long.”

It is clear from the photograph of the crack on Page 9 of last week’s Manchester Express that the structural damage is much thicker than “hairline” and much longer and more intricate than “a foot long.”

The statements presented in my article show that Mr. Sullivan is certainly suspect as the cause of the crack. His reaction, which I asked him to “repeat so I could quote it exactly,” would seem to suggest even more suspicion for any thinking person. Last week, a good source added more evidence, saying he discovered fresh “spackle dust” under the crack the day after the aldermanic meeting.

Outside the cracked wall at City Hall, it is clear from examining this situation that in Peter Sullivan we have an alderman who clearly feels he is above the law. It seems he feels like he can use his seat of power to intimidate those who criticize him into silence.

He speaks against his colleagues on the board without regard for civility and has no respect for his constituents.

Business owners in his ward accuse him of holding up their official requests and ordering boycotts against them in retaliation for their criticism.

For last week’s article, I spent most of my week speaking to everyone I could who witnessed the event at City Hall, and I presented the facts as best as I could. I can assure you that no personal opinion or agenda affected my writing, as readers should be able to note by our equally thorough coverage of Joe Levasseur and Jonathan Melle.

It’s unfortunate that Sullivan doesn’t seem to understand the goals of journalism, and instead is stooping to question my veracity.

If this alderman keeps denying hard facts while continuing the same actions he is accused of, perhaps it is time for him to resign. He is responsible for taxpayers’ money, after all. Can his constituents trust him to make the right call?
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Andrew J. Manuse is editor of the Manchester Express.
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Peter Sullivan Attacks Attorney Jim Craig!

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"Peter Sullivan Attacks Popular Democratic Attorney Jim Craig"

MANCHESTER, NH) - State Rep. Peter Sullivan today challenged Congressman Jeb Bradley and State Rep. Jim Craig to return campaign contributions from members of Congress who have been accused of unethical conduct.

"Corruption and complacency have become a way of life in Washington . As a result, critical national needs take a back seat to influence peddling and special interest whims.

"Jeb Bradley and Jim Craig have accepted campaign cash from politicians who are prime examples of what is wrong with Washington politics. People like Roy Blunt and Mike Capuano have shown a blatant disregard for open and accountable government. If we are to take either of them seriously as public servants, Jeb and Jim need to return their tainted dollars immediately".

Jeb Bradley has received $15,000 from Rely On Your Beliefs PAC, a committee headed by Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO). Blunt has been criticized by watchdog groups for inserting language into legislation in order to benefit clients of his girlfriend and his son, both of whom are lobbyists. He has been called one of the "most corrupt members of Congress" by the non-partisan Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington .

Jim Craig has received $2,100 from the campaign committee of Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA) and an additional $2,100 from Mass PAC a political action committee controlled by Capuano.

Peter Sullivan attacks Democratic Candidate Red Wheeler!

"Hillsborough Sheriff: Leave It Blank!"
by: Peter Sullivan
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008 at 22:11:32 PM EDT

While I regret to do so, I am asking my fellow Democrats to not vote for Red Wheeler for Hillsborough County Sheriff.

Red Wheeler is the candidate of right wing activist Joe Kelly Levasseur. Levasseur has been aiding Wheeler in filing a series of nuisance motions against the incumbent sheriff in an effort to draw attention to the campaign.

I learned the hard way that you can't dance with someone like Joe Kelly. He is as disreputable an individual you will find in Manchester politics, and that says a lot.

Levasseur has smeared Kathy Sullivan on numerous occasion, and attacked her family members as well. He was reprimanded for outrageous behavior while a Manchester alderman. He was the driving force behind the Ray Buckley video fiasco last year.

Mr. Wheeler's decision to align himself with Joe Kelly Levasseur disqualifies him as a serious choice for the county's top law enforcement position.

www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=5687

Peter Sullivan Attacks Senator Ted Gatsas!

Well, I was right about one thing (0.00 / 0)
He was in a bad mood all right. [Ted Gatsas was] Stomping around, threatening to get revenge on aldermen who didn't support him on his flood bailout.
by: Peter Sullivan @ Thu Nov 13, 2008 at 20:49:46 PM CST

Peter Sullivan Attacks Hippo Press Publisher Jody Reese!

The Express is a Jekyll & Hyde creature (0.00 / 0) The paper's publisher, Jody Reese, fancies himself the voice of the suave, artsy young professionals. Unfortunately, he's the cheapest guy on the planet. The previous city hall reporters, Jack Kenney, Jennifer Nickulas, and Dan Magazu, all bought into this silly notion called "getting paid". That's why Magazu bolted for the Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise, Nickulas is doing public relations work, and Kenney was let go.
by: Peter Sullivan @ Tue Nov 04, 2008 at 07:01:41 AM CST

Peter Sullivan defends pal Jennifer Peabody!

Alderman and Attorney Peter Sullivan defends disgraced former Ward Three school board member Jennifer Peabody. Peabody has been arrested for not showing up in court for non-payment of her Hesser College student loan. Peabody was arrested at her home address in Ward Twelve (Manchester) after she was forced to resign her seat for not living in the ward was voted to represent. Peabody was then arrested months later for possession of a controlled substance. Sullivan, who is a New Hampshire attorney and Ward Three alderman is very good friends with Peabody. Sullivan even has his law office above the same ill-reputed bar that Peabody is a bar tender at. Read what he posted at NHInsider about his friend Peabody.



”Jennifer Peabody has a signed lease agreement for a property on North River Rd. That is her legal residence. Her name appears on her boyfriend's lease because he was having difficulties with his finances at the time he moved in. Jen agreed to sign the lease to help him out. The fact that she spends the night at her boyfriend's apartment is none of your business, none of my business, and none of Scott Brook's business. Let's look at the real issue here. This residency issue is being stoked by a guy named Sean Downey. Downey is the former executive director of the Manchester City Democrats and a Ray Buckley protege. A few months ago, Downey was drinking at Raxx Billiards, where Jen works as a bartender. Downey became surly and obnoxious and showed signs of intoxication. Jen did what the law requires her to do, which was to cut him off and throw him out of the bar. Downey has had a hair across his ass about it ever since. Downey lost his job when the Chris Dodd campaign crashed and burned a few weeks ago. Apparently, he has a lot of free time on his hands, since he seems to have been stalking Jen, following her to her boyfriend's apartment. Downey also lives next door to Scott Brooks. I'll let you connect the dots there.This is nothing more than another example of the politics of personal destruction as practiced by the Ray Buckley clique. Jen won without their permission, so now they feel a need to pull crap like this. It's repulsive.” 01/28/08 at 12:02 PM NhInsider