A Wyandotte Public Schools board member faced backlash over Facebook comment. She then resigned

WYANDOTTE, Mich. – Wyandotte Public Schools board member Cindy Kinney faced backlash from the community over a Facebook comment that compared Muslims to dogs. She has now resigned.

Board member Nick Beaven-Parshal confirmed the resignation on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

At a school board meeting Tuesday night, all of Kinney’s fellow board members called for her to resign, according to meeting participants.

--> 6 Wyandotte School Board members urge resignation over social media post comparing Muslims to dogs

The Facebook post is not being republished on Local 4 due to its offensive nature, but it has prompted widespread criticism from residents and local leaders.

Kinney issued an apology for the comment but did not attend the meeting, citing a planned vacation, the board said.

The school board said it will move to fill the vacant seat until the next scheduled school board election.