", He added: "Please understand, if I had it to do over again, I would have just kept my words to myself and if I did say them I would have used better wording and been more descriptive.". Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Please understand if I had it to do over again I would have just kept my words to myself and if I did say them I would have used better wording and been more descriptive. ", Mayor of Colorado City, Texas RESIGNS after posting this controversial Facebook post. In the early 1880s it was a center for cattle shipment, with herds driven to Colorado City and loaded onto trains for shipment to the eastern markets. DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. Read about our approach to external linking. Colorado City (/klred/ KOL--RAY-d)[6] is a city in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, United States. Colorado City is a town of about 4,000 residents some 230 miles west of Dallas. Former Colorado City mayor Tim Boyd learned that lesson Tuesday when he started slamming his tough-guy fingers into his tough-guy keyboard and vomited a Facebook post full of tough-guyness. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US. I wont share any of those messages from those names as I feel they know who they are and hope after they see this they will retract the hateful things they have said! (Photo by Nicolas Henderson) We have lost sight of those in need and those that take advantage of the system and mesh them into one group!! Colorado City is a city in Mitchell County, Texas. Sink or swim its your choice! COLORADO City's mayor, Tim Boyd resigned from his role on February 16, 2021. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. I admit, there are things that are said all the time that I dont agree with; but I would never harass you or your family to the point that they would lose there livelihood such as a form of income. Colorado City, in west-central Texas, has a population of about 4,000. he said, before finishing off his message in capital letters,"DONT [be] PART OF PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!!". If you dont have electricity you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! Colorado City is situated along the Colorado River to the west and Lone Wolf Creek to the east. ", "Bottom line," Boyd concluded, "quit crying and looking for a handout! Colorado City is served by the Colorado Independent School District. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:29:55 GMT (1677713395411). Who is former Colorado City, Texas mayor Tim Boyd and why did he resign? Many social media users re-shared the post, with one tweet drawing over 18,000 likes, 11,000 retweets and 1,700 comments. Mr Boyd said he made the comments as a private citizen, and that he had resigned his position days earlier. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and determines the general goals and policies. If you were sitting at home in the cold because you have no power and are sitting there waiting for someone to come rescue you because your lazy is direct result of your raising! The Dallas Morning News reported that he had been scheduled to speak at a City Council meeting last week. Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd. The first school was conducted in a dugout in 1881 and moved to a building the next year. A Texas mayor has resigned over controversial social media posts that called his constituents lazy for complaining about power outages, according to a report. As then-mayor of Colorado City, Tim Boyd wrote an insensitive message for people desperate for heat, water and power, saying "only the strong will survive and the weak will [perish. Threatening our lives with comments and messages is a horrible thing to have to wonder about. "No one owes you are (sic) your family anything, nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this," Boydsaid in his Tuesday morning post, which was obtained by the Abilene Reporter-News, part of the USA TODAY Network. In his initial post, Mr Boyd said people waiting in their homes to have their power restored were lazy and said that the strong will survive and the weak will [perish].. "I was only making the statement that those folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable should not be dealt a handout. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people . COLORADO CITY, Texas A Texas mayor said he resigned hours after he posted an insensitive message telling residents "only the strong will survive and the . At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Millions are now in a third day without power and struggling for heat in Texas. Welcome to Colorado City, TX. But Ill be damned if Im going to provide for anyone that is capable of doing it themselves! Copy and paste this code into your website. At least 17 people are dead and. I apologize for the wording and ask that you please not harass myself or my family anymore! CBS News reached out for more information, but did not immediately hear back. Boyd explained that he felt "anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control" when residents complained about utility service issues after winter storms hit his town. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. I had already turned in my resignation and had not signed up to run for mayor again on the deadline that was February 12th! I was only making the statement that those folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable should not be dealt a handout. The mayor apologized for his remarks and tried to explain himself. Other industries included a meat-packing operation and a mobile home factory.[8]. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Contributing: Associated Press. If you have no water you deal with out and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family. Colorado City ( / klred / KOL--RAY-d) [6] is a city in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, United States. ", "I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,991 people, 1,494 households, and 728 families residing in the city. Local officials and service providers have come in for criticism for the loss of power and other services. However, it is unclear when exactly Boyd resigned. I was speaking as a citizen as I am NOT THE MAYOR anymore". History [ edit] Colorado City originated as a ranger camp in 1877. Can Alperen Sengun become a passable defender for the Rockets? I was only making the statement that those folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable should not be dealt a handout. While water and power are being restored, the weatherprompted many residents to step up for each other. He added: "If you are sitting at home in the cold because you have no power and are waiting for someone to come rescue you because you're lazy, is a direct result of your raising! ", He says it is not local government's duty to support people through "trying times", adding: "I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout.". Please understand if I had it to do over again I would have just kept my words to myself and if I did say them I would have used better wording and been more descriptive. Sink of swim it's your choice!" Newsweek contacted the Colorado City's mayor's office for comment. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses during her concession speech during an election night party for the mayoral election Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. All rights reserved. By 1910 the town had a new public school, a waterworks, and an electric plant. Folks, God Has given us the tools to support ourselves in times like this. 12 pick, Tips for bringing your dog or cat on a flight. I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout. In his Tuesday post, Boyd wrote, "No one owes you or your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The mayor of Colorado City appears to be in hot water Tuesday night. Boyd signaled his resignation in a lengthy second post, saying he never intended to speak for the city or Mitchell County, as he was only just a citizen and not mayor anymore. Others had opened up their private wells to provide water for those who had lost services. I wont share any of those messages from those names as I feel they know who they are and hope after they see this they will retract the hateful things they have said! Winter storm leaves millions of Texas residents without electricity. Get off your ass and take care of your own family! I had already turned in my resignation and had not signed up to run for mayor again on the deadline that was February 12th! Report: Houston is the No. The population was estimated at 6,000 in 18841885, but dropped to 2,500 by 1890 after a drought, and dropped further with the growth of nearby San Angelo. Tim Boyd, the former mayor of Colorado City in Texas, said in Facebook posts that have since been deleted that families needed to come up with their own plans on how to survive the winter. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish (sic). "I was only making the statement that those folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable should not be dealt a handout. Calling the situation the "product of a socialist government", he urges people to think "outside of the box" and not wait "for someone to come and rescue you". [8], An oil refinery began operation in 1924 and closed in 1969. I ask that you each understand I never meant to speak for the city of Colorado City or Mitchell county! Boyd jumped on Facebook for another reason: To pound on his chest and ridicule those who couldnt handle the conditions, telling the towns residents Sink or swim its your choice! and that people waiting for someone to come help them is because theyre lazy and is a direct result of your raising! He also rallied the city by warning only the strong will survive and the weak will parish (sic)., Boyd later deleted the message and posted another, saying he already had resigned and that he would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. "I admit, there are things that are said all the time that I don't agree with," he said, "but I would never harass you or your family to the point that they would lose there (sic) livelihood such as a form of income.". Cities by state. Tough-guy Texas mayor tells residents 'fend for themselves' and resigns, Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! Males had a median income of $22,272 versus $20,037 for females. Im sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! Welcome to Colorado City, TX Home Government Mayor & City Council Mayor & City Council Agendas & Minutes Agendas are available prior to the meetings. After coming under fire, Boyd shared that his family had received angry backlash for his statement and urged people to leave his wife alone. The mayor of a city in Texas has quit after posting that "only the strong will survive and the weak will perish" in a deadly winter storm sweeping the southern US state. "I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used! "Sink or swim it's your choice," he raged. Return to search results Member Type: Member City Website: www.coloradocitytexas.org . The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.12. Colorado City is located in northeastern Mohave County at (36.99026, -112.97577) Its northern border is the Arizona-Utah state line, with the town of Hildale, Utah, to the Arizona State Route 389 passes through the center of town, leading east 31 miles (50 km) to Fredonia.To the north, Route 389 becomes Utah State Route 59, which leads northwest 22 miles (35 km) to Hurricane. Boyd acknowledged the resignation Tuesday afternoon while responding to criticism he received for a controversial Facebook post. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and determines the general goals and policies. "I was only making the statement that those folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable should not be dealt a handout.". Bottom line DONT (sic) A PART OF PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!! 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Description. He added: "I apologize for the wording and ask that you please not harass myself or my family anymore! If you are sitting at home in the cold because you have no power and are sitting there waiting for someone to come rescue you because your (sic) lazy is direct result of your raising! It grew into a cattlemen's center and has been called "the Mother City of West Texas". Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. In his original post, now deleted, Mayor Boyd starts by saying: "Let me hurt some feelings while I have a minute. Phone: 325-728-3464. ", Boyd wrote that people expecting water and electricity during the winter storms are "sadly a product of a socialist government where they feed people to believe that the FEW work and others will become dependent for handouts. The official Colorado City website listed Boyd as mayor as of Wednesday morning. In a Facebook post made. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The former mayor said his wife was fired from her job due to his statement, and complained that his family was subject to undeserved harassment and death threats. More than 20 people have died across four southern states. RELATED ARTICLES Who are ERCOT's board of directors? Colorado City originated as a ranger camp in 1877. We have lost sight of those in need and those that take advantage of the system and meshed them in to one group!! Deadly winter storm sweeps US southern states, North America gripped by extreme cold snap, Your pictures on the theme of 'winter scenes', Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Bottom line - DONT BE A PART OF A PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION! "Sink or swim it's your choice! I spoke some of this out of the anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control. SOCIAL MEDIA ATROCITIES: Ted Cruz's tweets about California blackouts look really dumb right now. Welcome to Colorado City, TX. "No one owes you are your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this! COLORADO CITY, Texas Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd has resigned. No one owes you are (sic) your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! In the since-deleted post,Tim Boyd said he was going to "hurt some feelings" and proceeded to chastise "lazy" people "looking for a damn handout.". This is sadly a product of a socialist government where they feed people to believe that the FEW work and others will become dependent for handouts. I spoke some of this out of the anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control. At least 17 people are dead and almost 3 million homes and businesses are still without power in Texas on Wednesday morning after this week's major winter storm. Another winter storm is expected to hit the region on Wednesday. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males. Colorado City, in west-central Texas, has a population of about 4,000. The Colorado City government did not immediately respond for comment Wednesday. The town's population is 3,920. Boyd said his wife was "fired" after his comments and that he wasn't speaking as an official of Colorado City or the county where it sits, Mitchell County. Shes a very good person and was only defending me! I was speaking as a citizen as I am NOT THE MAYOR anymore. In the city, the age distribution was 28.5% under 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 or older. By the people was conducted in a third day without power and struggling for heat in Texas edit ] City. 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