Posted on Tue, Jan. 22, 2008
Embattled Kansas City Parks Board member resigns

Text of the Semler resignation letter
Frances Semler, the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners appointee whose membership in the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps caused a political controversy for Mayor Mark Funkhouser, has resigned.

In a statement faxed to area media outlets, including The Kansas City Star, Semler writes “ENOUGH, I am resigning.â€