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Protesters gather at Ypsilanti City Hall, mayors house following controversial comments
Read full article: Protesters gather at Ypsilanti City Hall, mayors house following controversial commentsYPSILANTI, Mich. Protesters gathered on Monday night at Ypsilanti City Hall as well as Mayor Beth Basherts home following comments the mayor made at a recent council meeting. Last week, during a vote on the reappointment of KaRon Gaines to a commission that advises the council on eliminating prejudice and discrimination, Mayor Bashert said, Since I will be crucified if I vote against any Black person on any commission, Im going to vote yes.READ: Ypsilanti mayor apologizes for racist comment about Black residentOn Monday night, a group of about 50 people called for her resignation. They also want to change the citys operational structure -- with big changes within the citys police department. READ MORE: Protesters gather in Ypsilanti following mayors controversial commentBashert issued an apology in a Facebook post: