Libertarian Party of Butler County

I am deeply disgusted by the shocking abuse of power exhibited by Harrisville Borough Council and its President, April Anschutz, at their recent public meeting. Ordering the forcible removal of duly elected Councilwoman Mary Ann Hughes, a 65 YEAR OLD WIDOW, business owner, resident, and taxpayer, for attempting to address corruption and harassment by Harrisville’s agents is reprehensible, authoritarian, and contrary to the principles of open and lawful government. Despite her elected post, calm demeanor, and right to speak, Mary Ann was shouted down, intimidated, interrupted, and physically assaulted. I unequivocally demand the immediate and unconditional resignation of Anschutz. Her flagrant overreach and disregard for the rule of law prove she is unfit to hold public office and must step down without delay. Furthermore, the actions of the officer of duty must be reviewed. To the cowardly members of Harrisville Council who stood idly by and allowed for this disgusting abuse to occur without challenge, I urge you to begin removal proceedings for Anschutz should she refuse to resign. And to examine your conscience if you believe its alright to treat an elderly, lifelong, female community servant in this way. I call upon the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to launch a formal ethics investigation into the seemingly concerted efforts by Harrisville Borough agents to install their own agent into Councilwoman Hughes’ duly elected office, along with the apparent conspiracy to sabotage Mary Ann’s First and Fourth Amendment rights. The citizens of Harrisville, and Pennsylvania, deserve accountability and transparent governance, free from such tyrannical tactics.