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Residents demand mayor resign after heated comments caught on microphone; mayor apologizes
Summary
Several residents accused the mayor of unprofessional conduct at a prior meeting and urged resignation; the mayor apologized on the record during public comment and council members urged mutual respect going forward.
Harper Woods — Several residents used the public-comment period to call for the mayor’s resignation, accusing her of unprofessional conduct captured on video and audio at a prior meeting. The mayor addressed the accusations during the meeting and issued an on-the-record apology for comments unintentionally picked up by a microphone.
Multiple speakers said they had viewed the recording, described language they considered unbecoming, and asked the mayor to resign or be removed under provisions in the city charter. One speaker said the recording had "over 1,000,000 views." Other public commenters raised related quality-of-life concerns including theft of lawn equipment, vehicle noise, and requests for decibel meters in police vehicles.
In response, the mayor apologized, saying the remark was muttered under her breath out of frustration and that she regretted the lack of civility. Several council members and the mayor urged members to treat each other with respect and to avoid making ad hominem attacks during council business. The mayor also reiterated a desire to move forward and focus on city business.
The council concluded the meeting after a motion to adjourn.
