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A member of Charlottesville’s City Council resigned Wednesday from the Virginia Board of Education amid controversy over his history of racist and sexist Twitter posts.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s office announced Wes Bellamy’s resignation in a short statement Wednesday afternoon.

“Today, I informed Governor McAuliffe that I have decided to resign from my appointment to the Virginia State Board of Education,” Bellamy said. “I would like to redirect my attention and focus to my family, the children and young people whom I serve, and to the City of Charlottesville. I want to thank Governor McAuliffe, Steve Staples, Billy Cannaday, and the rest of the State Board and staff for their support and faith in me.”

Bellamy, a 30-year-old teacher who also serves as Charlottesville’s ceremonial vice mayor, came under fire this week over vulgar tweets he posted years before he held public office.

In a public apology for the messages, Bellamy said they reflected youthful views and said he had matured to become a different, better person.