A Palmetto Bay councilman is refusing to resign after hundreds of residents, along with local and state leaders, called for him to step down following remarks he made on Facebook about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk .

Residents demand the councilman's resignation

The controversy centers on Councilman Steve Cody , who posted on his personal Facebook page: "Charlie Kirk is a fitting sacrifice to our Lords: Smith & Wesson. Hallowed be their names."

Residents said the post embarrassed the community and put Palmetto Bay in the national spotlight.

"It's so embarrassing," said resident Lisa Merkin, who has lived in the village since she was 9 years old. She said she has always been proud of her hometown until now.

"People were calling me last night from

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