Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano announced earlier this evening in a video on the Mayor’s Office Facebook page that Jim Albert has resigned from his duties with the Bristol Farmer’s Market and as a member of the Bristol Rotary Club.
Albert was one of the subjects of a press conference held by Bristol Democrats yesterday calling him out for recent Facebook posts which featured racially charged language.
The Bristol Farmers Market is operated by the Bristol Rotary Club on behalf of the city. The organization raises funds from the operation for its scholarship and other giving programs.
Among other subjects that the Democrats raised in the press conference was the mayor’s tepid response to white supremacist activity in the city, most recently in a demonstration off Rt. 72, which featured flares, masks and a sign reading, “Keep CT White.”
For the mayor’s video, click here.
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