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<\/p>\nTIM Boyd was the mayor of Colorado City, Texas, until February 16, 2021.<\/p>\n
Boyd resigned after facing backlash for comments he made about the power and water crisis.<\/p>\n
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The mayor of Colorado City called residents "lazy" in a now deleted Facebook post, according to reports.<\/p>\n
Millions of residents in Texas are struggling without power due to a winter storm.<\/p>\n
"No one owes you or your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this!" Boyd wrote, according to KVIA.<\/p>\n
"Sink or swim it's your choice! The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING!!"<\/p>\n
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!<\/p>\n
"Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout! Get off your ass and take care of your own family!" <\/p>\n
The mayor of the small Texas town apologized and resigned after making the comments.<\/p>\n
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