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doxydad

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Mon Jun 16, 2014, 06:48 AM Jun 2014

BREAKROOM: Resignation of mayor sought over dog poop incident

SAN MARINO, Calif. (AP) — The mayor of a wealthy California town who was caught on camera tossing dog poop onto the walkway of a political opponent is being asked to resign by residents who say he smeared their image.

During a City Council meeting on Wednesday, San Marino residents blasted Mayor Dennis Kneier (kuh-NEER') and called for him to step down, even though he has apologized. Police cited him for littering, which can carry a fine of up to $1,000. The mayor of the tidy Los Angeles suburb says he found a bag of dog waste on a parkway Saturday and tossed it onto the front walkway of a home.

The homeowner, Philip Lao, is a political opponent. He recognized the mayor on surveillance video and called police.

http://news.yahoo.com/resignation-mayor-sought-over-dog-poop-incident-233706232.html

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