Reaction to Nashville Mayor Barry’s resignation

Reaction to Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s resignation has begun to hit Twitter, including from Republican Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, who called it a “sad day for all of us.”

Any time a public servant violates the trust of the people is a sad day for democratic government. At this moment there are hundreds of public servants working towards a smooth transition. I wish new Mayor @davidbriley & all of Nashville great success on a sad day for us all. https://t.co/2Llgi3bOUk

— Randy McNally (@ltgovmcnally) March 6, 2018

Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, a Democratic candidate for governor:

Mayor Karl Dean's statement regarding the resignation of Megan Barry: pic.twitter.com/r61LEZWV4k

— Karl Dean (@KarlFDean) March 6, 2018

State Sen. Jeff Yarbro (D-Nashville):

While I support Megan in her decision, this is a sad day for the city. People who see today as an opportunity for themselves or a time to celebrate don’t represent the best of Nashville. 2/

— Jeff Yarbro (@yarbro) March 6, 2018

Former Gov. Phil Bredesen, a two-term Nashville mayor now running for the U.S. Senate.