david meikle is officially stepping down from his council seat. i still cant believe we actually got here but its clear that pushback from all of you finally made the difference. stay vigilant and lets keep looking out for our community like we did these past few weeks.
October 21, 2014
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This petition calls for the immediate resignation of David Meikle from his position as Elected Local Councillor with Glasgow City Council representing the Ward of Pollokshields.
His decision to fly the Israeli flag on Friday 8th August -without any authority or formal consent from the top floor of the City Chambers, overlooking George Square, and whilst the Palestinian flag was being officially raised on the approved authority and consent of The Lord Provost of Glasgow leaves us, the Citizens of Glasgow and in particular the constituents of his ward, with no option but to move a vote of No Confidence in his tenure as a Local Representative of the Ward.
We believe his actions have been very insensitive to the majority of his constituents and Glaswegians at large.
He has shown no regard to the views and feelings of his constituents. His behaviour shows total disrespect to the decision of The Right Honourable Lord Provost and total disregard for formal procedures and protocol. He has tried to undermine The Lord Provost's authority by proceeding to fly the Israeli flag from within the Chambers. He has tried to ridicule the very serious issue of the Israel-Gaza conflict and the numerous innocent lives lost in it. His actions have belittled the sincerity of The Lord Provost's attempts to call for peace and an end to the ongoing conflict. He has acted irresponsibly by posting pictures of his actions on social media in order to highlight his defiance. He has clearly attempted to bring shame on our City, which we are all proud of, by tarnishing its reputation with his actions.
He is entitled to his beliefs and opinions but because of his unprofessional conduct, the place and the timing of his expression leads us to believe that he can no longer represent us and should therefore resign immediately.
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August 12, 2014
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 9, 2014
Reached 100 supporters
August 9, 2014
1,020 Comments
Unprofessional conduct. Regardless of whether he agreed or disagreed with flying the Palestinian flag, this was an inflammatory way to protest and I hope he is proud of the bigotry and venom he has stirred up (see GCC Facebook page for evidence).
I am absolutely disgusted by David Meikle's actions. I regret voting for this man. I as a constituent in David Meikle's ward call for his immediate resignation. If no resignation is forthcoming, he should be removed from his position immediately.
Complete disregard for the city and its citizens, fact he did this from within the council buildings and had himself photographed waving the Israeli flag shows he just didn't give a hoot hope resigns as I don't want him as a councillor in Pollokshields anymore
His behaviour and actions were both unprofessional and insulting. As an elected representative he should respect the decisions made by the council. He has shown himself to be incapable of that and so I believe a vote of no confidence is most definitely called for.
Given the situation in Gaza being so sensitive for Muslims at the moment, the actions by David Meikle show how disconnect he is with his ward. If you can't represent the views of your ward then you shouldn't be representing the people within them.
Ian
London
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david meikle is officially stepping down from his council seat. i still cant believe we actually got here but its clear that pushback from all of you finally made the difference. stay vigilant and lets keep looking out for our community like we did these past few weeks.
October 21, 2014
Final supporters
This petition calls for the immediate resignation of David Meikle from his position as Elected Local Councillor with Glasgow City Council representing the Ward of Pollokshields.
His decision to fly the Israeli flag on Friday 8th August -without any authority or formal consent from the top floor of the City Chambers, overlooking George Square, and whilst the Palestinian flag was being officially raised on the approved authority and consent of The Lord Provost of Glasgow leaves us, the Citizens of Glasgow and in particular the constituents of his ward, with no option but to move a vote of No Confidence in his tenure as a Local Representative of the Ward.
We believe his actions have been very insensitive to the majority of his constituents and Glaswegians at large.
He has shown no regard to the views and feelings of his constituents. His behaviour shows total disrespect to the decision of The Right Honourable Lord Provost and total disregard for formal procedures and protocol. He has tried to undermine The Lord Provost's authority by proceeding to fly the Israeli flag from within the Chambers. He has tried to ridicule the very serious issue of the Israel-Gaza conflict and the numerous innocent lives lost in it. His actions have belittled the sincerity of The Lord Provost's attempts to call for peace and an end to the ongoing conflict. He has acted irresponsibly by posting pictures of his actions on social media in order to highlight his defiance. He has clearly attempted to bring shame on our City, which we are all proud of, by tarnishing its reputation with his actions.
He is entitled to his beliefs and opinions but because of his unprofessional conduct, the place and the timing of his expression leads us to believe that he can no longer represent us and should therefore resign immediately.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
August 12, 2014
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 9, 2014
Reached 100 supporters
August 9, 2014
1,020 Comments
David I just wanted to say thanks for showing fairness and morality towards those also suffering in Israel at the moment. I am dreadfully saddened to see a petition has been started asking for your removal. Stay strong, my best wishes are with you.
Unprofessional conduct. Regardless of whether he agreed or disagreed with flying the Palestinian flag, this was an inflammatory way to protest and I hope he is proud of the bigotry and venom he has stirred up (see GCC Facebook page for evidence).
I am absolutely disgusted by David Meikle's actions. I regret voting for this man. I as a constituent in David Meikle's ward call for his immediate resignation. If no resignation is forthcoming, he should be removed from his position immediately.
Complete disregard for the city and its citizens, fact he did this from within the council buildings and had himself photographed waving the Israeli flag shows he just didn't give a hoot hope resigns as I don't want him as a councillor in Pollokshields anymore
His behaviour and actions were both unprofessional and insulting. As an elected representative he should respect the decisions made by the council. He has shown himself to be incapable of that and so I believe a vote of no confidence is most definitely called for.
Given the situation in Gaza being so sensitive for Muslims at the moment, the actions by David Meikle show how disconnect he is with his ward. If you can't represent the views of your ward then you shouldn't be representing the people within them.
Ian
London
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David I just wanted to say thanks for showing fairness and morality towards those also suffering in Israel at the moment. I am dreadfully saddened to see a petition has been started asking for your removal. Stay strong, my best wishes are with you.