Cincinnati council member Victoria Parks resigns from Veterans Services Commission

Victoria Parks resigns from Hamilton County Veterans Services Commission

Councilmember Victoria Parks has resigned from her seat on the Hamilton County Veterans Services Commission. The moves comes weeks following a controversial comment that sparked backlash.

Victoria Parks quits county board in wake of ‘they begged for that beat down’ post

Her resignation letter does not refer to the controversy over her remarks

Cincinnati council member Victoria Parks resigns from Veterans Services Commission

The resignation comes after some community members called for Victoria Parks to resign from council following her social media comments about a July 26 fight that has garnered national attention.

“Begged for That Beat Down”: Ohio Politician Resigns Facing Backlash After Mocking Street Attack Victims

Victoria Parks, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Cincinnati City Council President Pro Tem, has resigned from the Hamilton County Veterans Services Commission. Her resignation, announced August 14, comes after weeks of public outrage over a comment she posted about a violent attack in downtown Cincinnati. Cincinnati City Councilor Victoria Parks allegedly wrote “they...