Auburn mayor faces backlash over social media posts

Posted: Apr 12, 2020 / 05:29 PM PDT

Updated: Apr 13, 2020 / 06:01 AM PDT

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AUBURN, Calif. (KTXL) — The mayor of Auburn is facing some backlash from his community over some posts made to social media.

Mayor Bill Kirby has since released a statement regarding his posts.

Some people have viewed my posts, which were meant to be private and made out of frustration, as over the top. Some were and I regret that …
Auburn Mayor Bill Kirby

The mayor of Auburn, CA is facing backlash tonight over controversial social media posts. One post appears to equate Trump supporters to members of the KKK. Mayor Bill Kirby has been a vocal critic of Pres Trump but community members say this crossed the line. Here's his response pic.twitter.com/6cr1Su1aN0
— Bridgette Bjorlo (@bridgettebjorlo) April 13, 2020