Fournier Must Resign!!!!!

I hardly ever write about local politics, but yesterday's report pertaining to an incident that took place on Third Street involving City Councilman Steve Fournier compelled me to comment. According to the Buffalo News article, Mr. Fournier around 3 am arrived at Bragg's, a bar on Third Street (notorious for typical after hours stupidity), where a scuffle developed and Fournier became involved. Police were called and Fournier reportedly got into with the officers and choked one of them. In addition, Fournier, Mr. City official, used racial slurs before being arrested. Once at the station, he demanded an audience with the Mayor and the Police Chief.

What a disgrace!!!! First of all, what the hell are you doing Mr. Well-Respected businessman on Third Street at 3 am in the morning??? Second, why did you verbally and physically assault city police officers Mr. Youth Hocley Coach at 3 am in the morning??? And finally, why were you using racial slurs at 3 am in the morning Mr. City Councilman????

What a great example you are to the kids you coach. What great leadership you show to a city government that has had a 7 year history of racial discord amongst its Public Works employees. YOU MUST RESIGN!!!!! While the Mayor and the City Council cannot force you to resign, they must pressure you to do the honorable thing and step down.

Residents of Niagara Falls elected you Mr. Fournier because you were a young businessman who would be a change in government. But you have become more of the same, an arrogant public official who doesn't have the smarts to realize the enormous responsibility that we have entrusted you with. For the good of the City, RESIGN MR. FOURNIER and be an example to those kids you coach by owning up and taking responsibility for your actions.