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Residents and community leaders defend Councilwoman Sampey and urge denouncement of social‑media bullying
Summary
Dozens of residents used public comment to defend Councilwoman Melissa Sampey, recount her community work, and urge the mayor and council to denounce a social‑media campaign of harassment; Sampey addressed the council and said she will not resign.
At the general public‑comment portion of the Westland City Council meeting residents and community leaders repeatedly urged the council and mayor to condemn what they described as coordinated social‑media harassment of Councilwoman Melissa Sampey. Dozens of speakers — civic volunteers, nonprofit leaders and longtime residents — praised Sampey’s local work, including fundraising and…
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