The city of Mentor is aware of a video circulating on social media containing a racially motivated statement made by a member of the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals. This is a volunteer, non-elected position whose members do not speak on behalf of, or represent in any way, the views of the city. Her behavior does not reflect the values of our community and is indefensible under any and all circumstances. As such, Mentor City Council will act on her swift removal.