East Palestine mayor ‘lost it’ at town hall | Rush Hour

East Palestine residents directed their frustrations not only at the railroad company being held responsible, but also at the mayor during a heated town hall. NewsNation's Markie Martin reports.

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[aspenessis]

The Ohio governor gave the ok to burn the chemicals, with no regard for the environment or people. His priority was opening the tracks ! !.

[benanderson]

"A shepherd wouldn't raise his sheep in a contaminated area" anyone can understand that

[jz]

When I was mayor of my village in the Midwest I never saw my position as "Part-time". If you run for the office you own the package if you win. When a Poly Vinyl Chloride plant in the village 6 miles away exploded it took out the power in three counties leaving our little town the only one capable of pumping water for the fire trucks due to installation of generators on our well pumps. Our Fire department was totally professional and provided pumping operations for the next 36 hours until the power was restored in the other towns. We handled ESDA and FEMA and the Press while volunteers handled many issues such as food for the workers and evacuation procedures. I didn't ask for that to happen but the fact of the matter is that it did.
I have already called that mayor out in another place for his lack of responsibility. He, by any and all means, should be holding all of these agencies' feet to the fire for his residents. He should be in Norfolk's face, in FEMA's face, etc. until he sees EVERY need being met. Those people don't need him if they have to do it for themselves.
You shouldn't be arguing with your people mayor. You should be yelling at those people sitting behind you with them. That is YOUR town and it doesn't belong to those a^&holes that are dragging their feet in responding to a disaster of their own making. Make them listen to you.

[Finder]

The town is divided? Are you guys sure about that?
I couldn’t imagine there are people there that believes NS is doing enough.

[wildlightarts]

Also, I'm glad you are covering this, NewsNation.

[Crowbar]

The EPA is asking Norfolk Southern to investigate itself concerning Dioxins...let that sink in

[jelly]

If you don't have time to commit yourself fulltime in times like these, DON'T RUN FOR MAYOR. He should step down and let someone else who has the time .

[stillraven]

You can tell they are lying to us. Their lips are moving.

[MorningStarChrist]

This on top of the state of the nation, it's impossible to not lose it.

[endliarcheats]

If the government was serious they wouldn't have allowed NS to repair or lay new track until all of his constituents were taken care of and their homes and environmental concerns were dealt with. Someone needs to remind the Mayor this is his "real" job. He ran for office and accepted the responsibility.

[charlesmiddleton]

No one and their families are safe from harm anymore. Everywhere you turn or go, something involving our health and safety is being compromised by those in charge... stand firm and help one another!

[laurijoemerick]

His "REAL" job? I think they need a "REAL" mayor 🙄

[thomassims]

Rail Road company should pay health insurance for life for all residents

[printingwithlue]

How do you say you're owned by the railroad without saying you are owned by the railroad?

:Looks at the Mayor:.

[iluvcreate]

These poor people are litterally on their own...even the mayor doesn't "Mayor" full time. It's just horrifying how the government doesn't do anything to help them. Here they are a month later getting poisoned day by day. My heart is breaking over this.

[Tortomus]

How nice of them to not ditch the community this time and show up to the meeting. 🤡

[annem]

The mayor should make room for Erin Brockivich in city hall. Invite her in to help

[worlddemize]

the fact that FEMA didn't show up is just sickening . FEMA Shows up when a tree falls over in my neck of the woods .

[Phxshadowz]

Can you imagine what would happen if an individual in the town had caused this type of disaster?

[EzeePosseTV]

The clean-up should have been ordered a MONTH AGO!! ... A month for all those toxics to seep into the soils and water table. SMH