Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Towamencin Township board accepts resignation of Supervisor Laura Smith after social‑media backlash
Summary
Facing weeks of public outcry over a social‑media video, the Towamencin Township Board of Supervisors held a special meeting Feb. 4, 2025, to accept Supervisor Laura Smith’s resignation. Dozens of residents urged accountability; the board approved the resignation by voice vote and outlined a process to fill the vacancy.
The Towamencin Township Board of Supervisors voted Feb. 4, 2025, to accept the resignation of Supervisor Laura Smith after extensive public comment about a social‑media video that residents said evoked a Nazi salute.
The special meeting, called to accept Smith’s resignation, drew dozens of residents who gave emailed and in‑person statements demanding accountability, apology and, in several cases, the resignation of other supervisors for perceived silence. Supervisor Joyce Snyder moved to accept the resignation; Supervisor Kofi Osei seconded the motion and the board approved it by voice vote.
Why it matters: Residents said the video damaged community trust and warranted immediate action.…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
