Fire chief’s social media post still being discussed

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. has been accused of trying to sweep an issue with the city’s fire chief under the rug.

Vicksburg Fire Chief Craig Danczyk made a post on social media that some saw as insensitive to the plight of Black Lives Matter. The post ignited a social media firestorm with some calling for the chief’s termination.

“If there is any question whether or not I stand with this fire chief, I stand with him,” Flaggs said vehemently during Thursday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. “If it takes me being defeated because I stand for what is right, so it be.”

The Mayor went on to say the issue will be settled at the July 6 meeting of the board.

Numerous issues regarding the city’s social media policy and how it applies have been studied by the board and city officials. The mayor indicated in a prior meeting there would have to be changes to the policy.

A search of the Vicksburg municipal code did not show any results for media or social media. The Vicksburg Daily News has requested a copy of the policy from city attorney Nancy Thomas.