Southington Democrats Call For Resignation of Town Councilor Mike Del Santo

Southington Democrats Call For Resignation of Town Councilor Mike Del Santo

Southington’s motto is “the City of Progress” but the actions of our Republican officials do not demonstrate movement towards a better, welcoming and more modern community.

This past weekend (8/22/20) Town Councilor Mike Del Santo became the latest Republican local official in the state, and around the country, to post racist, anti-Black Lives Matter content on social media. He was inevitably forced to take his post down, and in doing so claimed that those who support or are sympathetic to Black Lives Matter “support the downfall of this nation”.

His actions, like those that have come before him have prompted calls from the community for his resignation. While Councilperson Del Santo may not believe he is a racist, there is no denying these actions are racist and detrimental to our local government.

The Southington Democratic Town Committee therefore implores Mr. Del Santo to do the right thing and resign his office to demonstrate that our local officials take racism seriously, desire a diverse and inclusive community for people of all colors, beliefs, and orientations, and stands in solidarity with BIPOC members of our community during these troubling times.

Press Contact:
Erica Roggeveen Byrne
860-833-8544
Southingtondemocrats@gmail.com

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