Times Leader Staff Writer
ST. CLAIRSVILLE A resident wrote a letter criticizing Mayor Kathryn Thalman for a social media post, and a councilman read that letter during a Monday teleconference meeting.
Councilman Frank Sabatino read the letter and also had several questions about the process of closing out the books for 2020 and setting up appropriations for 2021.
Thalman had shared a post that quoted conservative commentator Candace Owens referring to “liberals” as “communists.” It was deleted from Thalman’s personal page, but there have been numerous comments about the matter on a Facebook page devoted to the city.
Sabatino read the letter by resident Matt Berher, who also addressed a letter to the mayor. He wrote that the post was not a sign Thalman was attempting to end political division in the city.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that she believes $2,000 stimulus checks are “absolutely necessary” for struggling Americans as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
THALMAN
ST. CLAIRSVILLE During a tumultuous time when Americans are divided along political lines, city residents are expressing concerns about a post Mayor Kathryn Thalman apparently shared on Facebook.
The post features a picture of conservative commentator Candace Owens and the following quote: “We need to stop calling them liberals and begin referring to them as exactly what they are: American communists that wish to partake in the destruction of western civilization.”
The post on Thalman’s personal Facebook page is dated Dec. 29 and appears without context or further explanation.
Thalman did not respond to multiple requests to confirm or deny that she shared the post. She could not be reached at her home or office for comment Thursday.
Staff Writer
ST. CLAIRSVILLE During a tumultuous time when Americans are divided along political lines, city residents are expressing concerns about a post Mayor Kathryn Thalman apparently shared on Facebook.
The post features a picture of conservative commentator Candace Owens and the following quote: “We need to stop calling them liberals and begin referring to them as exactly what they are: American communists that wish to partake in the destruction of western civilization.”
The post on Thalman’s personal Facebook page is dated Dec. 29 and appears without context or further explanation.
Thalman did not respond to multiple requests to confirm or deny that she shared the post. She could not be reached at her home or office for comment Thursday.
Why $600 stimulus checks will do little to help Michiganders living in poverty
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When stimulus checks start going into bank accounts and mailboxes in the upcoming weeks, many Michiganders will still be struggling.
While many are eagerly awaiting for the next checks to be sent out, advocates for those in poverty said the money won’t come close to covering basic necessities.
According to state numbers, 14% of Michiganders live in poverty, 9% in extreme poverty and nearly one in three working families live below 200% of the poverty line. Much of the data was collected before the pandemic impacted the state.