Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser: "The comments that have arisen to do not represent the views of the District of Taylor. First Nations people and their governments have been working towards protecting our environment and the lands of the Peace for many years and they continue to do so today."
Recent social media postings by Pouce Coupe Lorraine Michetti have drawn sharp rebukes across the Peace region.
"Don't want Pipeline's? They want to protect our land. Yeah ok," Michetti wrote in a post to Facebook Wednesday, followed by pictures of homes strewn with garbage. The post drew swift condemnation from the community and political leaders, which many called "racist and hateful" for its apparent depiction of First Nations housing stereotypes.
Pouce Coupe village council held an emergency special meeting Saturday, and voted unanimously to censure Michetti and limit her powers, removing her from all committee and board duties, including the Peace River Regional District.
Michetti did not attend the meeting, and the council will be requesting her resignation. The council also passed a motion for legal assistance in stopping her social media posts while representing the village.
Other elected officials across the Peace region quickly denounced Michetti and distanced themselves from the inflammatory comments.
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