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Wyandotte Today
By the People, for the People
Wyandotte School Board Trustee Resigns After Bigoted Social Media Post
Trustee Cindy Kinney faced public backlash for comparing Muslims to dogs on Facebook
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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A Wyandotte Public Schools board trustee has resigned after facing public backlash for a bigoted comment on social media. Trustee Cindy Kinney commented on a post comparing Muslims to dogs, writing "dogs." Kinney submitted her resignation letter on Wednesday after the school board hosted a special meeting to address the discriminatory and hurtful comment.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the consequences public officials can face for making insensitive and prejudiced remarks, especially those targeting minority communities. It also raises questions about accountability measures for elected school board members and the role of the community in voicing concerns over such behavior.
The details
Kinney, who served on the Wyandotte school board for 12 years, was not present at the special meeting due to a pre-planned trip. During the meeting, the board passed a resolution denouncing her comment as "discriminatory and hurtful" and not reflective of the board's views. While the board lacks the legal mechanism to remove Kinney, she ultimately decided to resign from her position.
- On February 26, 2026, Trustee Cindy Kinney commented on a social media post comparing Muslims to dogs.
- On February 28, 2026, the Wyandotte Board of Education hosted a special meeting to address Kinney's bigoted comment.
- On March 1, 2026, Trustee Cindy Kinney submitted her letter of resignation.
The players
Cindy Kinney
A former 12-year member of the Wyandotte Public Schools board of trustees who resigned after facing backlash for a bigoted social media comment.
James Anderson
The superintendent of Wyandotte Public Schools.
Theresa Crnkovich
The president of the Wyandotte school board.
Adriana Cerulla
A Wyandotte City Councilwoman.
What they’re saying
“I want to be clear that I respect people of all faiths and backgrounds. It was never my intention to offend, marginalize or diminish anyone in our community. I understand why many who are upset, and I am truly sorry.”
— Cindy Kinney, Former Wyandotte School Board Trustee (tv20detroit.com)
“Whereas, this comment by trustee Cindy Kinney was discriminatory and hurtful and not in any way authorized or endorsed by the full school board and does not reflect it's views or perspective.”
— Theresa Crnkovich, Wyandotte School Board President (tv20detroit.com)
“I think it's great that the board said that they do all support her resigning from this position.”
— Adriana Cerulla, Wyandotte City Councilwoman (tv20detroit.com)
What’s next
The Wyandotte school board will appoint someone to serve in Kinney's place until the next regular school board election.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of elected officials, especially those serving on school boards, being held accountable for making insensitive and prejudiced remarks that target minority communities. It also highlights the role of the community in voicing concerns over such behavior and the limitations school boards face in removing members from office.
