Michael Correia, who represents ward 6 of Providence in Rhode Island (Providence City Council)
A Democratic politician has resigned from his leadership role on Providence City Council after he was recorded referring to a Black transgender activist as “it”.
Recordings surfaced last week of councilman Michael Correia, who represents ward 6 of Providence in Rhode Island, mocking trans activist Justice Gaines.
The recording sees Correia and an unnamed staffer mocking and misgendering Gaines over a run for city council, with the councilman saying: “[She’s] still working on developing [her] breasts and everything.”
Asked what Gaines would be called if elected, Correia responds: “An it. It.”
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Rhode Island official resigns from leadership over transphobic remarks
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ABOVE: Providence City Councilman Michael Correia, photo via Providence City Council’s Facebook page.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) | A Providence City Council member has resigned from a leadership post after a recording surfaced of him using transphobic language to discuss a transgender activist.
Council member Michael Correia submitted a letter to the city clerk’s office on Dec. 18 resigning immediately from his post as president pro tem, WPRI-TV reported.
“The conversation was inappropriate and offensive to her and all members of the LGBTQIA Community and quite frankly should be offensive to everyone,” Correia, a Democrat, wrote on Facebook.
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And, now P.J. Fox.
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos announced Sunday night the newest chief of staff.
“We are excited to welcome P.J. to our team,” said Matos. “His career has been dedicated to serving the residents of Providence and helping make our city a safe and welcoming place for everyone to live and work. I look forward to working together to move the work of the Council and the City of Providence forward.”
As we begin this new chapter, I would be remiss if I did not thank Doris De Los Santos for serving as the interim chief of staff during this period. This is not an easy role to fill, and she stepped in and handled it with grace, and I am indebted to her for all she has done to keep our office running,” added Matos.