Boulder councilwoman responds to critics of controversial comments on race

Boulder Councilwoman Mirabai Nagle responded to criticism Tuesday over controversial remarks on race she made from the dais last week, just after city leaders expedited the reading of a Government Alliance on Race and Equity-based resolution to their next meeting.

Nagle faced calls to resign in emails to City Council, but she also drew support for the comments she made during the mayoral and mayor pro tem selection process last week.

After members of the public urged Council to consider electing a member other than a white man as mayor or mayor pro tem, saying doing so would be justified by this month’s election results, in which two women, one of color, were among the top three vote recipients, Nagle responded by suggesting that white men, and not just women and minorities, have been subjected to unfair treatment at times in history.

Councilmen Sam Weaver and Bob Yates, both white, were the only members who expressed a desire to serve as mayor and mayor pro tem, respectively, and were elected unanimously to the positions. Those positions are voted upon by Council following general elections, and come with no additional voting power, but the mayor runs meetings, and both attend all Council Agenda Committee scheduling meetings.

Read more: https://www.dailycamera.com/2019/11/26/boulder-councilwoman-responds-to-critics-of-controversial-comments-on-race/
(Boulder Daily Camera)