Coronado City Official Launch of Roger Miller on Anti-Asian, COVID-19 Comments

A California city official has resigned after he and his wife were caught recording a video and spreading it on social media with racist content against an Asian-American couple.

Roger Miller stepped down as Coronado Golf and Recreation Services Manager on Thursday. After being placed on administrative leave during a month-long investigation by the department, city officials felt it was an appropriate move, CBS8 San Diego reported.

“This decision was made with careful consideration in the best interests of the city, our residents, and our larger community.” Coronado City Manager Tina Friend said in a statement. “A resignation allows a split to take place and the city to move forward without delay. The investigation has effectively ended with Mr. Miller’s resignation… I am confident that we have maintained our process and reached the appropriate conclusion.

“The city understands the impact this situation is having on our employees and community,” Friend continued. “I want to make it clear that the city remains a welcoming place for all, and we do not tolerate any form of racism or other discrimination.”

While shopping at an outdoor mall in Newport Beach in February, Miller and his wife, Sandra, blamed an unidentified Asian-American couple for the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with citing misinformation regarding the virus, the Millers — white people —directed racist curses and offensive language towards the Asian-American couple, caused a stir on social media.

“Within minutes of seeing the video… I contacted the city attorney and requested a full and independent investigation,” Friend said in a statement. previous statement. “The city has an experienced investigator under contract to immediately start the investigation and get the results out as soon as possible.”

The Website of the City of Coronado states that the mission of golf and recreation services “is to strengthen communities through programs, services, and facilities that promote personal growth, healthy living, participation, and personal growth.” community involvement and environmental management.”

In the video originally posted on TikTok by the Asian-American couple and later uploaded Instagram, the Millers are seen walking around a shopping mall. They spoke loudly enough that passersby could hear them say, “The Chinese are spreading COVID.”

They shouted to another Asian-American family, “Go back to China. Stop spreading COVID. ”

The couple who took the video approached the Millers in a garage and asked them to clarify their testimony.

“I like that we’re not their country, right?” Sandra Miller is heard talking to her husband.

The man and woman who took the video tried to explain to the Millers that they were not of Chinese descent.

“Yes, maybe. Could be,” said Roger Miller.

“America is a free country! Back to China! ‘ Sandra Miller shouted.

The Millers gave the couple a finger before they left in an Asian-made pickup truck.

Sandra Miller, a teacher, was fired from her job at Linfield Christian School after the video went viral.

Miller’s statements do not reflect Linfield’s beliefs, are inconsistent with Linfield’s mission statement, and do not meet the behavior that Linfield expects staff to model for their students. issuing school in a statement.