Hackensack City Councilman Leo Battaglia has resigned following accusations that he used a racial slur to describe an African-American soccer coach.
The incident sparked outrage within the community, leading to calls for his removal by local officials and civil rights groups, including the NAACP. Battaglia's resignation comes ahead of a planned protest by the Bergen County NAACP, which was set to demand his ouster.
The mayor confirmed the resignation, stating that it was the right decision for the community.
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It's about time he resigned—there's no place for that kind of racism in public office.
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