At the Student Government Assembly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10, the Auraria College Republicans formally asked Felicia Woodson, president of SGA, to step down after Woodson’s involvement in a press conference held before David Horowitz spoke on campus two weeks ago.

“This is clearly in violation of your duties and responsibilities from that meeting,” said Danielle Robinson, vice chairwoman of Auraria College Republicans .

by Joshua Lawton - The Metropolitan

Danielle Robinson, vice chair of the campus group Auraria College Republicans, formally asked SGA President Felicia Woodson to step down from her position after she allegedly violated the SGA policy manual.

Robinson cited the SGA policy manual, saying that Woodson violated Article VII, Section A, sub-sections 1, 3, 4, 12, and 13.

The policy manual states that if at any time duties are abused or violated, “removal of office must take place,” Robinson said.

Robinson also cited an article in last week’s The Metropolitan concerning the issue.

In the article in question, John Trompeter, a senior at UCD, said “What, are we going to start punishing people for their opinions?”

“This is not true,” Robinson said. “Everyone has a right to speak, including me.”

Robinson said this is not about partisan politics, freedom of speech, or political ideologies.

“If a Republican had done what she did, we would be on them too,” said George Culpepper, Chairman of ACR.

The members of ACR said they are just trying to do what is right, moral and ethical.

In The Metropolitan article, LaShanta Smith, a former SGA member, suggested that a Democrat should be invited to express his or her point of view on the situation.

“This can be done,” Robinson said.

When asked if she would resign as president of the student body effective Friday, Oct. 10, Woodson said, “Absolutely not.”

Robinson then said, “The Auraria College Republicans have no choice but to follow procedures according to the SGA Constitution, bylaws and policy manual to remove you from office.”

According to Culpepper, procedures would begin on Monday Oct. 13. The procedures would include filing a formal complaint with the SGA.

The Political Science Association extended a formal invitation to the SGA, including Woodson, to attend their meeting.

Members watched a tape of the press conference in question and decided whether or not to take action against Woodson.