tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Mayor Kelly Girtz

All articles tagged with #mayor kelly girtz

politics1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts Over Laken Riley Murder and Immigration Legislation in Georgia"

Angry Athens residents interrupted Mayor Kelly Girtz's news briefing, accusing him of protecting illegal immigrants and violating his oath of office following the murder of nursing student Laken Riley by an illegal immigrant. Protesters demanded Girtz's resignation and the revocation of a 2019 resolution welcoming illegal immigrants. The mayor faced heckling and criticism during the press conference, with one resident calling him a "left-wing nut job" and expressing outrage over Riley's murder.

via Fox News|
#athens#illegal-immigrants#laken-riley-murder
politics1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts Over 'Sanctuary City' Policies Following Tragic Murder in Athens"

Athens, Georgia Mayor Kelly Girtz faced intense heckling over his perceived "sanctuary city" policies following the murder of nursing student Laken Riley allegedly by a Venezuelan migrant. Girtz defended his stance, stating that the city has no sanctuary city policy and that responsibility for the crime rests solely upon the perpetrator. The heated exchange occurred amidst criticism of Girtz's immigration stance, with protesters objecting to his soft-on-immigration reputation. The murder has sparked a debate on immigration policies and security measures in the wake of the tragic incident.

via New York Post |
#georgia#immigration#laken-riley
politics1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts Over Laken Riley Case and Sanctuary City Denials"

Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz faced hecklers during a news briefing discussing public safety following the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, allegedly by an illegal immigrant. Protesters interrupted Girtz as he denied the notion of a sanctuary city, accusing him of having "blood on his hands." Girtz emphasized that Georgia law doesn't allow for sanctuary cities and announced plans to enhance public safety measures, including a real-time crime center and pay raises for police officers. The murder suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, and his brother had previous run-ins with the police, and the community demands the revocation of a 2019 resolution welcoming illegal immigrants.

via Fox News|
#athens#laken-riley#mayor-kelly-girtz
crime-politics1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounding Laken Riley's Case Sparks Protests and Political Debate in Athens"

Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz defends the city's safety measures following the murder of UGA student Laken Riley, proposing initiatives to enhance public safety and address immigration concerns. Protests erupted, with some calling for Girtz's resignation and blaming the city's alleged "sanctuary city" status for the murder. Jose Antonio Ibarra, the accused killer, entered the US illegally from Venezuela and was living in Athens. The murder has sparked political debate over immigration laws, with Georgia lawmakers seeking to strengthen them. Girtz refutes claims that Athens is a sanctuary city and emphasizes the need for federal action on immigration.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|
#athens#crime-politics#jose-antonio-ibarra