Palmetto Bay Councilman Steve Cody Faces Calls for Resignation Over Charlie Kirk Post

Uproar Over Social Media Post

• 🎯 Palmetto Bay Councilman Steve Cody is facing intense pressure to resign following a controversial social media post.
• 💬 The post was a reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, quoting Kirk on the cost of gun deaths for the Second Amendment and adding "Charlie Kirk is a fitting sacrifice to our lords Smith and Wesson."

Demands for Resignation and Removal

• 🗣️ Numerous speakers at a village zoning meeting demanded Cody's resignation, with threats of a recall if he refuses.
• 🏛️ Palmetto Bay's mayor introduced a motion asking for Cody's resignation, calling the post "crossed a line."
• 🚫 The village vice mayor vowed to halt all village business until Cody resigns, stating Cody's comments do not represent the community.

Councilman Cody's Response

• 🤷 Steve Cody has apologized and removed the post but refuses to step down.
• ⚖️ He stated that if his actions interfere with the ability to pass a budget, it could be grounds for removal due to malfeasance.

Broader Context of Reactions

• ⚠️ The incident draws parallels to other instances in South Florida where individuals lost jobs or faced consequences for comments related to Kirk's killing.
• 🏫 Examples include a University of Miami medical school neurologist and an FAU faculty member who faced repercussions for their social media posts.