HARPER WOODS, Mich. – The mayor of Harper Woods, Kenneth Poynter, has turned in a letter of resignation. Protests have been taking place in Harper Woods over the death of 37-year-old Priscilla Slater. Slater was found unresponsive inside a holding cell on June 10 in Harper Woods. READ: Protesters demand answers in Priscilla Slater’s death at Harper Woods mayor’s homeThe city manager had asked Poynter to resign after the mayor came under criticism for making controversial comments. Key witness says he saw Priscilla Slater during shooting before she died in Harper Woods cellREAD: Harper Woods personnel on administrative leave after woman dies in police custody

The mayor of Harper Woods, Kenneth Poynter, has turned in a letter of resignation. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter turns in letter of resignationHarper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter has turned in a letter of resignation. Thing shave been escalating after protests over the death of 37-year-old Priscilla Slater.