On Monday night, the city of Reed City held a special meeting to discuss the future of the Reed City Farmers Market’s fall season.

The meeting was prompted by recent backlash over social media comments made by someone affiliated with the market’s organization. The comments addressed the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

“Some people are using this time to find ways to unite our country,” the city said in a posted statement. “Many people are trying to understand the situation as they do not recognize the person who was killed. A few are choosing to voice words intended to further divide our society."

The meeting was held at 5:30 p.m. and drew about 60 attendees, requiring a move to the Reed City Fire Hall.

“Recent comments by the organizer of the Reed City Farmer's Market have caused great concern by many people in our community,” the city wrote. “Some vendors have chosen to pull out and not participate in the farmer's market. Some people have voiced that they will no longer support the market. Others are considering protesting the market.”

During the meeting, the board elected to take no action regarding the market or its organizing personnel.

The market will continue operating for the rest of the season until Oct. 29. It is held every Wednesday at the Reed City Depot from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

“The City Council of Reed City encourages everyone to join us on Wednesday and support the people and vendors that make the market great. The market will not be going away. It will be better, it will be stronger, and it will continue to be a focal point of our community for seasons to come.”

The full statement from the City can be found here: CITY OF REED CITY FARMERS MARKET STATEMENT.

Statement courtesy of City of Reed City.