DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. Boyd resigned after facing backlash for comments he made about the Texas power and water crisis. In this December 27, 2015 photo, drivers experience near white out conditions on in Lubbock, Texas. he said, before finishing off his message in capital letters,"DONT [be] PART OF PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!!". "Sink or swim it's your choice! Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout! Colorado City is located in the west-central part of the state, between Abilene and Midland, about 220 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas. Cities by state. Former mayor of Colorado City, Tim Boyd is in hot water after posting a typo-ridden tirade on social media that was anything but sympathetic to citizens struggling amid the winter blast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3sqmi (14km2), all land. Please understand if I had it to do over again I would have just kept my words to myself and if I did say them I would have used better wording and been more descriptive. Minutes are also available following approval. The post was deleted, but circulated widelyon social media. Only the strong will survive and the week will perish. Many Texas residents have been deprived of power due to the enormous surge in demand. At least 17 people are dead and. Get off your ass and take care of your own family! Get off your ass and take care of your own family!". Boyd also wrote that he had already turned in his resignation as the mayor of Colorado City, a town of 4,000 people about 230 miles west of Dallas, and was speaking only as a citizen, not an . A western Texas mayor has reportedly told residents seeking help amid record-low temperatures and rolling blackouts to quit being "lazy" and that "only the strong will survive . Read about our approach to external linking. The former mayor said his wife was fired from her job due to his statement, and complained that his family was subject to undeserved harassment and death threats. Colorado City, Texas. Contributing: Associated Press. Colorado City is a city in Mitchell County, Texas. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. 'An electrical island':Texas has dodged federal regulation for years by having its own power grid. Get off your ass and take care of your own family! COLORADO CITY, Texas Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd has resigned. [1] Can Alperen Sengun become a passable defender for the Rockets? Bottom line, quit crying and looking for a handout! Please enter valid email address to continue. Home Government Mayor & City Council Agendas & Minutes 2020. ", Mayor of Colorado City, Texas RESIGNS after posting this controversial Facebook post. "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.". Another winter storm is expected to hit the region on Wednesday. The official Colorado City websitelisted Boydas mayor as of Wednesday morning. Boyd jumped on Facebook for another reason: To pound on his chest and ridicule those who couldnt handle the conditions, telling the towns residents Sink or swim its your choice! and that people waiting for someone to come help them is because theyre lazy and is a direct result of your raising! He also rallied the city by warning only the strong will survive and the weak will parish (sic)., Boyd later deleted the message and posted another, saying he already had resigned and that he would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses during her concession speech during an election night party for the mayoral election Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. Many Texas residents have been deprived of power due to the enormous surge in demand. Colorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. "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! "Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout!!" "The city and country or any other service, owes you nothing.". Boyd explained that he felt "anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control" when residents complained about utility service issues after winter storms hit his town. Believe me when I say that many of the things I said were taken out of context and some of which were said without putting much thought in to it. No one owes you are (sic) your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! 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 The former mayor of Colorado City received backlash after publishing a since-deleted Facebook post calling Colorado City resident's "lazy". Gov Greg Abbott orders probe into Texas power grid operator after snowstorm The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING!!". 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. Welcome to Colorado City, TX Home Government Mayor & City Council Mayor & City Council Agendas & Minutes Agendas are available prior to the meetings. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and determines the general goals and policies. Im sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout! I ask that you each understand I never meant to speak for the city of Colorado City or Mitchell county! The Facebook screed was shared widely on social media and was reported on by numerous news outlets. This video can not be played Boyd said he had already turned in his resignation and did not file a ballot application to run in May. He wrote: "I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. 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. [7] Its population was 3,991 at the 2020 census. More than 20 people have died across four southern states. Tuesday afternoon, Boyd posted another message. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "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. The mayor of a Texas town who told residents he owed them nothing as winter storms left millions across the state without power in single digit temperatures has resigned. ", "I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! Millions are now in a third day without power and struggling for heat in Texas. 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Folks God has given us the tools to support ourselves in times like this. Last edited on 25 November 2022, at 04:35, "Climate Summary for Colorado City, Texas", "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin", "Don Maynard Bio | Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site", "Colorado. The mayor of the small Texas town resigned after making the comments. All, I have set back and watched all this escalating and have tried to keep my mouth shut! Updated: 4:40 PM CST February 17, 2021. 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. Texas inability to provide uninterrupted utility service to millions of residents is partly due to the states decision to operate its own power grid in an effort to avoid federal regulation. Boyd signaled his resignation in a lengthy second post, saying he never intended to speak for the city or Mitchell County, as he was only just a citizen and not mayor anymore. Last Friday, Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for all of the state's 254 counties, and on Sunday night, President Joe Biden declared an emergency in Texas, ordering the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts to areas impacted by the winter storms. A town and the county-seat of Mitchell County, Tex", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colorado_City,_Texas&oldid=1123693670, This page was last edited on 25 November 2022, at 04:35. I wont deny for one minute what I said in my post this morning. In his original post, now deleted, Mayor Boyd starts by saying: "Let me hurt some feelings while I have a minute. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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