Plano Mayor Calls For Councilor's Resignation Over Facebook Post

PLANO, TX — Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of the city councilor who shared a controversial and anti-Islam video on his personal Facebook page. Tom Harrison, who currently holds place 7 on the council, came under fire after for sharing a video that depicted students praying and wearing hijabs.

The video bore the label, "share if you think Trump should ban Islam in American schools."

Several people expressed concern and disappointment on social media, including a woman who wrote, "Plano prides itself on its diversity, and Council Member Tom Harrison’s anti-Muslim, racist sentiment has no place in it. This hate threatens the safety of ALL citizens and is unacceptable. Call on Tom Harrison to resign from office immediately..."

Meanwhile, the city responded to several comments on Twitter, stating public input was being shared with the mayor and council.

LaRosiliere said in the conference Harrison's behavior is inconsistent with the city's equal rights policy, which prohibits discrimination based on religion.

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"Mr. Harrison's conduct is unbefitting of a council member that serves a diverse community and serves the City of Excellence," the mayor said. "I find this post abhorrent."

The post was taken down from Harrison's Facebook page only minutes before the press conference began, LaRosiliere said. City officials have been unable to contact Harrison.

Harrison has not returned to requests for comment.

Watch the press conference here:

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