Posted on 04/22/2015 8:23:39 AM PDT by PROCON
A small city in Missouri caught national attention when roughly half of its employees resigned following the election of its first African-American female mayor.
Many news outlets and bloggers have speculated that racism and sexism drove the exodus in Parma, a city of about 700 near the Mississippi River; whereas several residents say other factors were at play.
Mayor Tyus Byrd, 40, who beat longtime incumbent Randall Ramsey, has not yet released a formal statement on the controversy, but did address it briefly after being sworn in last week.
Moving forward, Ill get with the board. Ill speak here in a little bit, she told KFVS-TV, and well talk and discuss those issues that have taken place today. And well try to get things in order for the city.
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Sounds like these corrupt/union cops don’t want to work for a clean GOP mayor. Nothing to do with race.
In a town of 700? No.
I would need a tank either.
Good call.
I always admit when incorrect factually
Trust me.....its a small club here
Yeah, you're right about that!
” Sounds like these corrupt/union cops dont want to work for a clean GOP mayor. Nothing to do with race.”
This could well be. Police unions have become militant over the past 15-20 years, and SEIU haas played a major role in recent years (read Obama Years)
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