MICHIGAN CITY COMMON COUNCIL RESOLUTION __ A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA, EXPRESSING LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN THE LEADERSHIP OF MAYOR DUANE PARRY AND REQUESTING HIS RESIGNATION WHEREAS, the Michigan City Common Council does not condone the comments expressed by Mayor Duane Parry to the Ministerial Alliance through a voice message using. inflammatory and bigoted language; and WHEREAS, Michigan City religious leaders have been at the forefront of social and economic injustices for decades; and WHEREAS, a press release from the Mayor's office dated March 2, 2021 publicly criticizing Police Chief Dion Campbell for an annual solicitation that benefits our community and police officers was unwarranted and unprofessional; and WHEREAS, Mayor Duane Parry won the mayoral election with 1639 votes or 29.9 percent of ballots cast in a city of more than 30,000 citizens and does not represent the best interests of all citizens; and WHEREAS, the members of the Common Council are united in the strongest terms against racism, bigotry, xenophobia, misogyny, and any hurtful speech or action which divides ‘our community and society; and WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that Mayor Duane Parry has continually used his position to demean and chastise department heads and City Council Members through press releases and in public forums without provocation ora subsequent public apology; and WHEREAS, Mayor Duane Parry harasses and causes disruption inthe Michigan City (Clerk's office with total disregard of another elected offical; and WHEREAS, Mayor Duane Pary’s actions negatively impact the progress the ‘community is striving to achieve in local partnerships, housing, and private investment; and WHEREAS, the Common Council believes the number one priority ofthe Michigan City Government is to ensure the safety and well-being of all ofits residents: and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that significant racial and socal inequity cists across our community and our nation and must be proactively adresse and WHEREAS, approximately 30% of Michigan City residents identify as Black or Afftican ‘American which include 6 members of the Common Couneil, 4 City department heads and dozens of City employees; and WHEREAS, these residents and community leaders deserve o be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and to have their humanity, existence, and contributions valued; and WHEREAS, the building of our community can only be accomplished through compassion, dialogue, unity, and equity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council ofthe City of Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, that 1, The Michigan City Common Council declares No Confidence in the leadership demonstrated by Mayor Duane Parry with this vote; and 2. The Michigan City Common Council urges Mayor Duane Parry to tender his resignationin order to restore trust between the residents of Michigan City and City government; and 3. We urge the LaPorte Ci speaking out against the inty and State Republican Party to spesk out and join tions of Mayor Duane Parry. INTRODUCED BY: ‘Angie Nelson Deuitch, Member ‘Michigan City Common Council (CO-SPONSORED BY: Michael Mack, Member Michigan City Common Council, President ‘Sean Fitzpatrick, Member Michigan City Common Council ‘Paul Praybylinski, Member Michigan City Common Council Don Praybylinski, Member Michigan City Common Council ‘Tracie Tillman, Member Michigan City Common Council Dalia Zygas, Member ‘Michigan City Common Council ‘Bryant Dabney, Member Michigan City Common Couneil ‘Gene Simmons, Member ‘Michigan City Common Couneil Passed by the Common Council of the City of Michigan City, Indiana, this___day of 2021. Michael Mack, President Michigan City Common Council Approved by me, this day of. +2021. Duane Pamy, Mayor City of Michigan City, Indiana ATTEST: Gale A. Neale’, Clerk City of Michigan City, Indiana