Palmetto Bay Councilman Says He'll Serve Out His Term Even as Calls to Resign Grow

Palmetto Bay councilman says he'll serve out his term even as calls to resign grow

Residents voiced their outrage for a second night on Wednesday to demand that a Palmetto Bay councilman resign over his controversial comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk – but the elected official is refusing to step down.

Palmetto Bay officials, residents call on DeSantis to intervene after embattled councilman’s controversial post - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

PALMETTO BAY, Fla. (WSVN) — Village of Palmetto Bay officials are calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to investigate and possibly remove an embattled councilman from his post over a controversial comment following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Councilman Steve Cody has faced pressure to resign over the past week for posting a now-deleted post on social media. In the post, Cody wrote, “Charlie Kirk is a fitting sacrifi…

Palmetto Bay residents cry for Steve Cody’s resignation, removal or recall

Councilman blasted for Charlie Kirk post on Facebook The Palmetto Bay lynch mob came out in full force Monday night, and Councilman Steve Cody barely made it out of Village Hall with his seat still intact. But maybe not for long. While the mayor, the rest of the council and dozens of residents pleaded with Cody to step down because of a social media post on the Charlie Kirk murder last week, he is doubling down. His face during the public roasti…

Pressure mounts on Palmetto Bay village councilman to resign over Kirk post

Public pressure is growing on Palmetto Bay Village Councilman Steve Cody to resign following his derogatory post on Facebook last week about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Late Monday night, the village council voted 4-1 to censure Cody over his social media comments and requested he voluntarily step down from office. The council also called on Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier to investigate the councilm…