Most of the police force and several officials resigned
after the small town of Parma, Missouri elected its first African American
woman as mayor, reported KFVS.
Tyrus Byrd, a former city clerk, was officially sworn in as
mayor on Tuesday after beating incumbent Randall Ramsey. Ramsey had served as
mayor of Parma for 37 years under two terms.
The outgoing mayor said five of the city's six police
officers submitted their resignation, citing "safety concerns."
Parma's city attorney, clerk and water treatment supervisor also quit.
Some Parma residents say they aren't worried about safety
now that the police force has shrunk. "I think it's pretty dirty they all
quit without giving her a chance," resident Martha Miller told KFVS.
"But I don't think they hurt the town any by quitting, because who needs
six police for 740 people."
At her swearing in ceremony, Byrd said that she is looking
to getting things in order for the city.
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