 Michelle Ball, she organized the rally. And the proclamation is the one Robert Burns issued, acknowledging the anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned, something that drew the ire of some officials. The issue is a misuse of the influence of the office of mayor to infer, imply, or convey any personal belief that has not been sanctioned by the city of Monroe. Councilwoman Sirluta Anthony. Burns, however, disagreeing, calling it a political assault.