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Everett City Councilor, Communications Official Resign Amid Racism Scandal
City Councilor Anthony DiPierro and Deanna Deveney, communications director for the city have resigned, Mayor Carlo DeMaria said
An embattled Everett city councilor and the mayor's spokeswoman have resigned following intense backlash over reports they made racist comments.
Mayor Carlo DeMaria announced the resignations of City Councilor Anthony DiPierro and Communications Director Deanna Deveney on the Massachusetts city's Facebook page Monday. https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/everett-city-councilor-communications-official-resign-amid-racism-scandal/2728501/
"Recently, we have been faced with inexcusable conduct of elected officials and City employees that violates the public trust. These actions have caused deep pain in our community," DeMaria wrote. "I have spoken to and heard from residents and we all believe that significant, visible action must be taken in order for true healing to begin in Everett."
DeMaria did not say when DiPierro or Deveney would leave their positions.
Residents have spoken out at city council meetings after messages DiPierro sent to city workers, which included memes with racist imagery, surfaced.
The Everett Advocate
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