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Menomonee Falls trustee controversy
Menomonee Falls trustee controversy
Steve Taggart
MENOMONEE FALLS -- People are calling for the resignation of a Menomonee Falls trustee for comments he made on Facebook. The trustee, Steve Taggart, insists at least one of his comments was deliberately taken out of context.
"It's disappointing," said Menomonee Falls Village President Dave Glasgow. "I am very disturbed, given the circumstances of last week."
Comments linked to Taggart's Facebook page have angered several residents -- many calling for him to resign.
"I probably have upwards of 70-plus emails from very concerned, very angry citizens, and the overwhelming majority are demanding his immediate resignation," said Glasgow.
Glasgow said two social media posts are at the center of the outrage. One was a comment in response to a question regarding whether the Republican Party could have a rally at the middle school. Taggart responded, "Not a chance. The School District of Menomonee Falls is being run by radical communists."
The other comment was posted in a Facebook group where someone said they were sure they heard gunshots. Taggart commented, "Police firing range -- practicing for Saturday."
A Black Lives Matter protest was scheduled on school property that Saturday. Officials said the school district did not sponsor it.
Dave Glasgow
"I think for the best interest of the community, he should resign," said Glasgow.
FOX6 News reached out to Taggart, who issued statements on the posts.
Statement from Steve Taggart on School District of Menomonee Falls comment:
Statement from Steve Taggart on "police firing range" comment:
FOX6 News also reached out to the Menomonee Falls Police Department. The police chief said the department was acting more on"situational awareness."
The next Menomonee Falls Village Board meeting is Monday evening, June 15.