Following ‘sarcastic’ Hitler remark, Michigan councilmember resigns

Following ‘sarcastic’ Hitler remark, Michigan councilmember resigns

CHELSEA, MI — A Chelsea city councilmember has resigned after facing backlash and issuing an apology for saying “Heil Hitler” in what he characterized as a sarcastic comment at a meeting.

Bill Ruddock Resigns from Chelsea City Council - The Sun Times News

City of Chelsea has received councilmember Bill Ruddock’s resignation, issuing the following statement: The City of Chelsea Administration Office has received a letter from City Council Member Bill Ruddock, accepting censure from the Council and resigning from City Council. “As I committed to you in my apology, I accept your decision to censure me. I do not want to be a distraction to the great work of Council, and I hereby resign my seat, effec…