Mayor resigns after applauding FB post referring to Michelle Obama as an ‘ape’
It is mind-boggling how elected officials don’t know better.
“It will be so refreshing to have a classy, beautiful, dignified First Lady back in the White House. I’m tired of seeing an Ape in heels,” wrote Pamela Ramsey Taylor, who worked as a director of the Clay County Development Corporation…
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Clay County Mayor Beverly Whaling commented on Taylor’s status, saying, “Just made my day Pam.” A short white later, she resigned…
Whaling’s resignation was announced Tuesday evening. Jason Hubbard, a town council member, told press that the comments do not reflect the believes of Clay County.
“We are a hopeful, helpful, and empathetic community made of all walks of life.,” Hubbard said.
Whaling also issued a statement defending her comments, and saying she was sorry if she offended anyone.
“I would like to apologize for any unintentional harm caused by my comment,” Whaling wrote. “My comment was not intended to be racist at all.
“I was referring to my day being made for change in the White House! I am truly sorry for any hard feeling this may have caused! Those who know me know that I’m not in any way racist!”
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