NORTHFIELD -- The Atlantic County freeholder who posted a controversial meme on Facebook during Saturday's women's march declined to apologize at a meeting Tuesday night, according to reports.

About 30 people spoke out against John L. Carman, three days after he shared a photo on his personal page that showed a woman cooking and included the caption, "Will the woman's protest be over in time for them to cook dinner?" He then wrote, "Just asking."

John L. Carman

One woman brought a box of a macaroni and cheese and told Carman to "cook his own damn dinner."

A group that convened outside after the regularly scheduled meeting said they'd work to ensure Carman is not re-elected later this year.

Carman's wife and a few of his friends also spoke and defended the Egg Harbor Township resident, PressofAtlanticCity.com reported.

A West Atlantic City woman also sided with Carman, saying she found his the joke funny and that she is "thrilled to death because President Trump is going to turn this stuff around." She was referring to political correctness, according to Philly.com.

Carman again said the post was meant as a joke. He admitted he made a "poor choice" and that it was in "poor taste."

Carman has held a variety of positions in his political career, including a 19-year stint as a township committeeman in Egg Harbor Township.

The women's marches across the country attracted millions of participants.

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