In a follow-up post he mentions his resignation and "apologises for the wording and some of the phrases that were used", adding: "I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. In a Facebook post, Mayor Tim Boyd of Colorado City, Texas, criticized his constituents who were blaming the government for the winter storm Uri that has left thousands of people without electricity and heat. We have lost sight of those in need and those that take advantage of the system and mesh them into one group!! Boyd resigned after facing backlash for comments he made about the Texas power and water crisis. Boyd said he had only intended for his first message to be directed towards "folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable," adding, "I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves.". A city hall was built by 1926. 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! I spoke some of this out of the anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control. 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! Read about our approach to external linking. He is still listed as mayor on the citys website, and city council agendas cite him as mayor as recently as last week, according to The Washington Post. The anger and harassment you have caused my wife and family is so undeserved.my wife was laid off of her job based off the association people gave to her and the business she worked for. ", "I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! The now former mayor of Colorado City, Texas, Tim Boyd, has resigned after two Facebook posts telling people needing help and without electricity that they are on their own. The Facebook screed was shared widely on social media and was reported on by numerous news outlets. The racial makeup of the city was 76.71% White, 5.09% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 14.62% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used! Boyd also said his wife lost her job after she tried to defend her husbands message. If you have no water you deal without and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family. Bottom line DONT (sic) A PART OF PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!! I was speaking as a citizen as I am NOT THE MAYOR anymore. Some of the coldest temperatures in decades hit the Lone Star State, resulting in water restrictions because of burst pipes and a lack of electricity at treatment plants. Sink or swim, its your choice! Follow reporter Timothy Chipp on Twitter:@TimothyChippARN. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. All, I have set back and watched all this escalating and have tried to keep my mouth shut! The official Colorado City websitelisted Boydas mayor as of Wednesday morning. The first school was conducted in a dugout in 1881 and moved to a building the next year. 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 apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used!". Im sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout!. Boyd acknowledged the resignation Tuesday afternoon while responding to criticism he received for a controversial Facebook. "I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves," said Boyd. "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 population density was 809.2 people per square mile (312.5/km2). 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.". Threatening our lives with comments and messages is a horrible thing to have to wonder about. Many Texas residents have been deprived of power due to the enormous surge in demand. "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! Boyd said in the second post that his wife has also faced repercussions from his rant. The former mayor of Colorado City received backlash after publishing a since-deleted Facebook post calling Colorado City resident's "lazy". He indicated that his wife and family were getting harassed, and that "I never meant to speak for the city of Colorado City or Mitchell county! 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 . "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.". I had already turned in my resignation and had not signed up to run for mayor again on the deadline that was February 12th! Local officials and service providers have come in for criticism for the loss of power and other services. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people . The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING!!". Millions of residents in Texas are struggling without power due to a winter storm. "I never meant to speak for the city of Colorado City or Mitchell county! Colorado City is located in the west-central part of the state, between Abilene and Midland, about 220 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas. 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. he said. Tough-guy Texas mayor tells residents 'fend for themselves' and resigns, Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! Tim Boyd is the former mayor of Colorado City, who called residents "lazy" in a now deleted Facebook post, according to reports. First published on February 17, 2021 / 12:31 PM. There were 2,076 housing units at an average density of 392.4 per square mile (151.5/km2). "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. Colorado City is situated along the Colorado River to the west and Lone Wolf Creek to the east. But Ill be damned if Im going to provide for anyone that is capable of doing it themselves! 18 were here. A federal judge in Texas who is considering banning an abortion pill that has been on the market for over two decades is causing Colorado's women's health care providers to prepare for the worst. About 18.7% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 23.9% of those age 65 or over. Colorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. "If you dont have electricity, you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe," Boyd said. 12 pick, Tips for bringing your dog or cat on a flight. The town acquired a railway station and post office in 1881 and was named the county seat. Winter storm leaves millions of Texas residents without electricity. The anger and harassment you have caused my wife and family is so undeserved.my wife was laid off of her job based off the association people gave to her and the business she worked for. Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd. Description. "I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves," Boyd wrote. Wind turbines are viewed at a wind farm on January 21, 2016 in Colorado City, Texas. Only the strong will survive and the week will perish. 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. Minutes are also available following approval. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses during her concession speech during an election night party for the mayoral election Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. 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. All Governing Body members serve two-year terms. We have lost sight of those in need and those that take advantage of the system and meshed them in to one group!! No one owes you or your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! The mayor of Colorado City appears to be in hot water Tuesday night. ", Mayor of Colorado City, Texas RESIGNS after posting this controversial Facebook post. Tim Boyd, now the former mayor of Colorado City, wrote a vitriolic Facebook post Tuesday morning that disparaged his own citizens as "lazy" and told them to "get off your ass and take care of. Texas has dodged federal regulation for years by having its own power grid, Another winter storm will bring snow and ice to 100 million people from the South to the East Coast, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. Colorado city did not immediately respond to The Independent's request for comment regarding the reports. Office : Address: Phone: Email: City Hall/ City Manager: 180 W. 3rd (325) 728-5331 or (325) 728-3464 info@cityofcoloradocity.org: Mayor and City Council (Photo by Nicolas Henderson) ElectionCouncil Members elected in even number years are District 3, District 4 and District 6. He adds: "Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish [sic]. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Report: Houston ranked No. I was speaking as a citizen as I am NOT THE MAYOR anymore," Boyd wrote in his follow-up post. 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