Lake Country Mayor Blair Ireland has publicly apologized for comments he made at a Jan. 14 council meeting.

His comments, which included profanity, were made following a council decision to allow short-term rentals at the Zara at Lakestone condo project. The mayor apparently did not realize that his mic was still live when he made his comments.

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The mayor added he made an inappropriate statement late in the evening during Tuesday's (Jan. 14) council meeting. 

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Ireland said his comments were not directed at anyone in particular, adding he was saddened that he caused anyone to feel disrespected in any way.

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The mayor noted that he would better manage his personal frustrations to prevent a similar incident from happening again.

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The video of the Jan. 14 regular council meeting has been edited to remove Ireland香蕉视频直播檚 comments.

The short-term rental issue at Zara at Lakestone has been controversial. More than 100 people attended a with many speaking against allowing short-term rentals.