The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Am I sorry that you have been dealing without electricity and water; yes! Deadly winter storm sweeps US southern states, North America gripped by extreme cold snap, Your pictures on the theme of 'winter scenes', Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. "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. COLORADO CITY, Texas Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd has resigned. I ask that you each understand I never meant to speak for the city of Colorado City or Mitchell county! At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, The local government website and recent city council agendas still lists the man as mayor, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 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. "Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout!!" RELATED ARTICLES Who are ERCOT's board of directors? Who is former Colorado City, Texas mayor Tim Boyd and why did he resign? In his initial post, Mr Boyd said people waiting in their homes to have their power restored were lazy and said that the strong will survive and the weak will [perish].. Local officials and service providers have come in for criticism for the loss of power and other services. But Ill be damned if Im going to provide for anyone that is capable of doing it themselves! The Facebook screed was shared widely on social media and was reported on by numerous news outlets. The city had 3,991 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. I ask that you each understand I never meant to speak for the city of Colorado City or Mitchell county! We have lost sight of those in need and those that take advantage of the system and mesh them into one group!! Boyd received intense backlash for his remarks and later announcedhe quit his office in another Facebook message. The official Colorado City websitelisted Boydas mayor as of Wednesday morning. For the latest and best fromChron,sign up for our daily newsletter here. Welcome to Colorado City, TX. "No one owes you are (sic) your family anything, nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this," Boydsaid in his Tuesday morning post, which was obtained by the Abilene Reporter-News, part of the USA TODAY Network. 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 town acquired a railway station and post office in 1881 and was named the county seat. ", As screenshots of his morning post began circulating on social media, gaining negative comments and threats, Boyd apologized for his remarks, writing, "Many of the things I said were taken out of context and some of which were said without putting much thought in to it.". Below are Boyd's original message as well as his apology. If you have no water you deal without and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family," Boyd continued. No one owes you are (sic) your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! "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. 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Winter weather:Another winter storm will bring snow and ice to 100 million people from the South to the East Coast. Bottom line - DONT BE A PART OF A PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION! Tuesday morning, Boyd voiced his frustrations about residents who he said called him to complain about power and water outages. 12 pick, Tips for bringing your dog or cat on a flight. Tim Boyd is the former mayor of Colorado City, who called residents "lazy" in a now deleted Facebook post, according to reports. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! "I admit, there are things that are said all the time that I don't agree with," he said, "but I would never harass you or your family to the point that they would lose there (sic) livelihood such as a form of income.". A federal judge in Texas who is considering banning an abortion pill that has been on the market for over two decades is causing Colorado's women's health care providers to prepare for the worst. A Facebook post by former Colorado City Mayor Tom Boyd brutally blaming his city's residents for not preparing for electricity and water shutoffs during the winter storm has gone viral. I apologize for the wording and ask that you please not harass myself or my family anymore! Updated: 4:40 PM CST February 17, 2021. "I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves," said Boyd. Threatening our lives with comments and messages is a horrible thing to have to wonder about. Colorado City is served by the Colorado Independent School District. "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! Boyd acknowledged the resignation Tuesday afternoon while responding to criticism he received for a controversial Facebook. "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. Get off your ass and take care of your own family!". Boyd resigned after facing backlash for comments he made about the Texas power and water crisis. In a Facebook post made. COLORADO City's mayor, Tim Boyd resigned from his role on February 16, 2021. Colorado City ( / klred / KOL--RAY-d) [6] is a city in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, United States. Boyd said he had only intended for his first message to be directed towards "folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable," adding, "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 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. "If you dont have electricity, you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe," Boyd said. In his original post, now deleted, Mayor Boyd starts by saying: "Let me hurt some feelings while I have a minute. All, I have set back and watched all this escalating and have tried to keep my mouth shut! Boyd wrote, according to KVIA: "No one owes you or your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this! Many Texas residents have been deprived of power due to the enormous surge in demand. ", He says it is not local government's duty to support people through "trying times", adding: "I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout.". Read about our approach to external linking. Official Facebook page for the City of Colorado City, Texas. It was not immediately clear which government Mr Boyd was referring to, since he led the local government, and Republicans under Donald Trump ran the country for the last four years. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. 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. I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used! He added that he had not signed up to run again for mayor earlier this month. Please enter valid email address to continue. The town's population is 3,920. 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. Colorado city did not immediately respond to The Independent's request for comment regarding the reports. "Sink or swim it's your choice," he raged. he said, before finishing off his message in capital letters,"DONT [be] PART OF PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!!". Houston police said a woman and a child died from carbon monoxide poisoning as they ran their car for heat, while four people died in a house fire in Sugar Land. About 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Boyd also said his wife lost her job after she tried to defend her husbands message. 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.. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Tough-guy Texas mayor tells residents 'fend for themselves' and resigns, Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! Boyd resigned after facing backlash for comments he made about the Texas power and water crisis. Only the strong will survive and the week will perish. 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 . VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. As then-mayor of Colorado City, Tim Boyd wrote an insensitive message for people desperate for heat, water and power, saying "only the strong will survive and the weak will [perish. pic.twitter.com/EDGaiDkmDR. ", He added: "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.". Description. 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. If you dont have electricity you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe. Others had opened up their private wells to provide water for those who had lost services. This is sadly a product of a socialist government where they feed people to believe that the FEW work and others will become dependent for handouts. Boyd said his wife was "fired" after his comments and that he wasn't speaking as an official of Colorado City or the county where it sits, Mitchell County. Males had a median income of $22,272 versus $20,037 for females. COLORADO CITY, Texas A Texas mayor said he resigned hours after he posted an insensitive message telling residents "only the strong will survive and the . I spoke some of this out of the anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control. Open Position. At least 17 people are dead and. 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. 'An electrical island':Texas has dodged federal regulation for years by having its own power grid. Millions are now in a third day without power and struggling for heat in Texas. 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. Colorado City, in west-central Texas, has a population of about 4,000. ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, The snow storm wreaked havoc all over Texas, including in Fort Worth. Tim Boyd, the former mayor of Colorado City in Texas, said in Facebook posts that have since been deleted that families needed to come up with their own plans on how to survive the winter. In this December 27, 2015 photo, drivers experience near white out conditions on in Lubbock, Texas. Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish (sic). If you have no water you deal with out and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family. He added: "If you are sitting at home in the cold because you have no power and are waiting for someone to come rescue you because you're lazy, is a direct result of your raising! Fax: 325-728-2597 info@cityofcoloradocity.org Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Welcome to Colorado City, TX. ", "I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. 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 . Boyd said he had already turned in his resignation and did not file a ballot application to run in May. "Sink or swim it's your choice! Home Government Mayor & City Council Agendas & Minutes 2020. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING!!". Follow reporter Timothy Chipp on Twitter:@TimothyChippARN. The mayor apologized for his remarks and tried to explain himself. Sink of swim it's your choice!" The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! COLORADO CITY, Texas - The mayor of Colorado City, Texas, says he has resigned amid a controversy over a Facebook post in which he said it is not the local government's responsibility. ", Boyd wrote that people expecting water and electricity during the winter storms are "sadly a product of a socialist government where they feed people to believe that the FEW work and others will become dependent for handouts. SOCIAL MEDIA ATROCITIES: Ted Cruz's tweets about California blackouts look really dumb right now. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. I wont share any of those messages from those names as I feel they know who they are and hope after they see this they will retract the hateful things they have said! Physical Address: 180 West 3rd P O Box 912 Colorado City, Tx 79512. Get off your ass and take care of your own family! The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. 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 was speaking as a citizen as I am NOT THE MAYOR anymore". According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3sqmi (14km2), all land. I wont deny for one minute what I said in my post this morning. The racial makeup of the city was 76.71% White, 5.09% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 14.62% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. I had already turned in my resignation and had not signed up to run for mayor again on the deadline that was February 12th! Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. [7] Its population was 3,991 at the 2020 census . Colorado City is located in the west-central part of the state, between Abilene and Midland, about 220 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas. Copy and paste this code into your website. Many social media users re-shared the post, with one tweet drawing over 18,000 likes, 11,000 retweets and 1,700 comments. 18 were here. If you have no water you deal without and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family. But Ill be damned if Im going to provide for anyone that is capable of doing it themselves! A Texas mayor has resigned over controversial social media posts that called his constituents lazy for complaining about power outages, according to a report. He is still listed as mayor on the citys website, and city council agendas cite him as mayor as recently as last week, according to The Washington Post. Colorado City, Tex., in 2014, four decades after the author left her hometown. Newsweek contacted the Colorado City's mayor's office for comment. Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout! I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. No one owes you [or] your family anything, Tim Boyd, previously mayor of Colorado City, TexaswroteTuesday in a Facebook post. ]", "No one owes you [or] your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this!" Tim Boyd, mayor of Colorado City, Texas, posted the controversial thoughts Tuesday while some city residents had been without power or running water for 24 hours and temperatures remained. pic.twitter.com/EDGaiDkmDR. I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout. In his . Colorado City, Texas. In the since-deleted post,Tim Boyd said he was going to "hurt some feelings" and proceeded to chastise "lazy" people "looking for a damn handout.". Colorado City is a city in Mitchell County, Texas. But residents in the region were anything but lazy; residents had banded together to help support each other by walking through the snow to deliver supplies. The former mayor of Colorado City received backlash after publishing a since-deleted Facebook post calling Colorado City resident's "lazy". "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," said Boyd. Sink or swim, its your choice! COLORADO CITY, Texas A Texas mayor said he resigned hours after he posted an insensitive message telling residents "only the strong will survive and the weak will [perish]" during a. Mr Boyd said he made the comments as a private citizen, and that he had resigned his position days earlier. Phone: 325-728-3464. Share this page on your favorite Social network, Copyright 2019 Colorado City, Texas Powered By Revize |. 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