On Thursday April 15th, 2010 during a Tea Party Protest at West Side Park in Champaign, Illinois, Mayor Jerry Schweighart stated that President Barack Obama was not an American citizen because he could not produce an birth certificate. According to Schweighart, “If you are not willing to produce an original birth certificate, then you’ve got something to hide.”
In the wake of Schweighart's comments, Champaign County Board member Al Kurtz criticized the mayor for "his inability to understand the facts of the case" and called for his resignation.
By signing this petition you can express your opposition to Mayor Schweighart's statements and your support for his resignation.
The mayor continues to dodge accountability for his baseless comments while our community demands better leadership. Call the City Council office today to insist they address his conduct on the record. Print out a copy of this petition and leave it at your local library to keep the pressure on.
April 18, 2010
We hit one hundred signatures today. Post this link to your Facebook page and text three friends to keep the momentum moving.
April 17, 2010
We are approaching 250 signatures and need to hit this target to force a response from the City Council. Text three friends right now and send them the link to sign on. Post this petition to your Facebook page immediately to keep the pressure on Mayor Schweighart.
Reached 100 supporters
April 17, 2010
6 Comments
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Jessica Gomez
16 years ago
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I lived in champaign for years and i have never been so ashamed of our leadership. he clearly isnt fit for the job if he believes this stuff.
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David Navarro
16 years ago
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How can we trust a mayor who ignores actual facts? He is making us look like a laughing stock. Resign already jerry!
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Mark Diallo
16 years ago
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totally unprofessional. get him out.
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Sarah Quinn
16 years ago
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He needs to go. This is just shameful.
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Mike Foster
16 years ago
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embarrassing for champaign. we need someone with actual common sense in office not someone pushing crazy conspiracy theories.
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Linda Mehta
16 years ago
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Ridiculous behavior from an elected official. So tired of this nonsense.
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On Thursday April 15th, 2010 during a Tea Party Protest at West Side Park in Champaign, Illinois, Mayor Jerry Schweighart stated that President Barack Obama was not an American citizen because he could not produce an birth certificate. According to Schweighart, “If you are not willing to produce an original birth certificate, then you’ve got something to hide.”
In the wake of Schweighart's comments, Champaign County Board member Al Kurtz criticized the mayor for "his inability to understand the facts of the case" and called for his resignation.
By signing this petition you can express your opposition to Mayor Schweighart's statements and your support for his resignation.
The mayor continues to dodge accountability for his baseless comments while our community demands better leadership. Call the City Council office today to insist they address his conduct on the record. Print out a copy of this petition and leave it at your local library to keep the pressure on.
April 18, 2010
We hit one hundred signatures today. Post this link to your Facebook page and text three friends to keep the momentum moving.
April 17, 2010
We are approaching 250 signatures and need to hit this target to force a response from the City Council. Text three friends right now and send them the link to sign on. Post this petition to your Facebook page immediately to keep the pressure on Mayor Schweighart.
Reached 100 supporters
April 17, 2010
6 Comments
J
Jessica Gomez
16 years ago
Featured
I lived in champaign for years and i have never been so ashamed of our leadership. he clearly isnt fit for the job if he believes this stuff.
D
David Navarro
16 years ago
Featured
How can we trust a mayor who ignores actual facts? He is making us look like a laughing stock. Resign already jerry!
M
Mark Diallo
16 years ago
Featured
totally unprofessional. get him out.
S
Sarah Quinn
16 years ago
Featured
He needs to go. This is just shameful.
M
Mike Foster
16 years ago
Featured
embarrassing for champaign. we need someone with actual common sense in office not someone pushing crazy conspiracy theories.
L
Linda Mehta
16 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous behavior from an elected official. So tired of this nonsense.
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I lived in champaign for years and i have never been so ashamed of our leadership. he clearly isnt fit for the job if he believes this stuff.