Mounting public concerns expressed at Union City council meetings during the past few months came to a head Tuesday night as residents called for Mayor Ralph Moore and Councilwoman Angelette Mealing to resign their elected positions. Residents also announced that a recall movement for removal of the two had begun.

Retina Dawson-Young and Anika Madden said the mayor and councilwoman had participated in numerous activities that warranted their removal from office.

Mealing left the council chambers early in the meeting. Moore offered no comment except to say that residents were exercising their rights in voicing their opinions and engaging in the recall process.

Other residents at the meeting voiced a litany of often-expressed concerns over city management and services.