County Councilman Kirby Delauter brought international shame and mockery to Frederick County, MD, when he threatened a local newspaper reporter with legal action if she prints his name in the paper without his permission. This, together with his history of uncalled-for angry outbursts unbecoming of an elected official, leads us to call for his immediate resignation!
Kirby Delauter has a history of angry, threatening outbursts against county employees, citizens, fellow elected officials and the press. Kirby Delauter's recent threats to take legal action against a newspaper reporter for merely printing a public official's name (which is Kirby Delauter) disrespects the First Amendment and undermines the very notion of freedom of the press. This means Kirby Delauter has caused embarrassment to all the citizens of Frederick County, MD.
The local newspaper printed a beautiful response -- now the rest of us need to stand together to protect the First Amendment from bullies in power like Kirby Delauter. Sign the petition today: We ask for the immediate resignation of Kirby Delauter as a Frederick County Councilman!
