Kansas county official who made 'master race' comment to black woman resigns [View all]
Source: The Hill
BY OWEN DAUGHERTY - 11/20/18 11:55 AM EST
The Kansas county official who drew backlash last week for remarks made to a black woman about being a member of the “master race” resigned Tuesday, according to a resignation letter obtained by The Hill.
In a letter addressed to Leavenworth County Clerk Janet Klasinski, Klemp wrote that he was stepping down from his role as Leavenworth county commissioner and stated his regret for comments me made at a public hearing.
“In order to maintain a focus and prioritize the needs of the county I have made a decision to resign,” Klemp wrote. “I regret my recent comment made during a Leavenworth County Commission Meeting and for the negative backlash to the community.”
Klemp sparked widespread backlash last week when video surfaced that showed him referring to himself and a black woman who was presenting on behalf of a landscape and architectural firm as part of the “master race.”
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