CHANGEMAKERS CALL FOR KEN FRIES’ RESIGNATION AND AN APOLOGY FROM JOEL BENZ FOR PROLONGED RESPONSE AND COUNCIL’S TREATMENT OF COUNCILWOMAN CURRY-CAMPBELL
 
Larry Brown’s resigning was the least that he could do in response to his distasteful, divisive, and disrespectful words about protesters. There were equally egregious acts witnessed in that short video clip from Thursday afternoon. Ken Fries responded by having a hearty laugh in response to Brown’s words which was his consent to carry on. Fries even added to the disrespect by comparing adult protesters begging for Black Lives to be valued to the same degree that White lives are, to his kids when they needed a spanking. Their comments showed a lack of respect for Black and Brown people who are fighting for our lives every day! These protesters are passionate, caring, educated, and most importantly focused on making lasting changes in this city. It doesn’t take a college degree in public policy to know that many of our public officials do not value all lives to the same degree.
 
In response to Ken Fries’ behavior, we are also calling for his resignation as a county councilman. We will not tolerate this behavior from our elected officials! This is how we begin to weed out the "bad apples.” We also demand an apology from Joel Benz on behalf of the council as he did allow the disrespect to Councilwoman Sheila Curry-Campbell and prolonged decision making by Brown to resign.
 
Ken Fries will have until 1 pm on Thursday afternoon to resign. Joel Benz, we are asking for immediate recognition of the damage caused by this fallout and an apology to Curry-Campbell and to the county at large.
 
�ChangeMakers Fort Wayne Community