Social media harassment

A Burning Bush church representative condemned bullying of council members online and thanked the city for its community partnership.

A Goodfellows board member condemned the online negativity targeting volunteers and Councilwoman Sampey.

Urged the mayor to denounce the hate group's comments, praised Sampey's work on the Goodfellows Christmas program, and called for council unity.

Called the online attacks on council members posted by a local political group disgusting, noting the page's operator doesn't live in the community.

A five-year resident said the escalating online attacks make her feel unsafe in her own community and urged public address of the individual responsible.

Thanked the council for denying the trucking company, then urged a resolution to the Facebook conflict, saying the mudslinging isn't productive.

A 10-year resident shared personal stories of Councilwoman Sampey helping her family, including after her father's open-heart surgery, and condemned the bullying.

An Arab American resident and former candidate thanked Sampey for making her feel she belongs and praised her standing up to developers.

A 12-13 year resident said the attacks on Sampey have gotten personal and urged her not to resign.

A Westland Goodfellows board member credited Sampey with saving the organization and providing Christmas for kids.

A former council member and business owner called the online campaign against Sampey 'not accountability, it's a campaign,' and asked how leaders can teach youth about bullying.

In support of Sampey, criticized the silence of certain council members, saying 'silence speaks volumes.'