Bree Montoya #

Introduction #

Bree Montoya is a Ward 3 councilmember on the Norman City Council in Norman, Oklahoma. On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, she resigned effective immediately after a Facebook comment she wrote telling a Trump supporter to harm herself resurfaced and went viral when shared by the account Libs of TikTok. Fox News reported that the resignation followed months of inaction from the city council, critics say, until the exchange gained national traction online. The trigger was a social media dispute that spread through screenshots and was amplified by a viral account; the reporting does not describe any criminal or formal proceedings.

Background Information #

Montoya was first elected to the Norman City Council in 2023 and was re-elected in February 2025; she was sworn in again on July 1, 2025, and resigned less than three months later. In her resignation remarks she described serving the community since 2008 “in various capacities.” The reporting gives no further biographical detail beyond her council roles and election dates.

The Controversy or Incident That Led to Their Cancellation #

The online clash dates back to June, when Montoya and a constituent, Audra Abbott, argued on Facebook about the size of a “No Kings” protest. According to Fox News, Montoya called Abbott “uneducated” and escalated by telling her to harm herself. Screenshots of the exchange spread in local Facebook groups during the summer before Libs of TikTok amplified them on social media. Abbott and others say Norman officials ignored the controversy until the post gained traction online.

The recipient of Montoya’s comments told FOX affiliate KOKH that she was shocked when she realized who had written them. “I saw that she was a city council member within moments of her posting it, and I was like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe that an elected official would talk like that online,’” Abbott said.

Public Reaction and Consequences #

Chaya Raichik, who runs Libs of TikTok, told Fox News Digital, “With a rising trend of violent left-wing extremists targeting conservatives, it is our duty to hold elected officials, such as Oklahoma City Councilor Bree Montoya, accountable for violent rhetoric, regardless of their status or position.” She added, “While the fake news media refuses to acknowledge the truth of the rising epidemic of far-left violence, Libs of TikTok will continue to expose elected leaders who promote violence, demonize ICE, or issue threatening statements against the American people.”

At the Sept. 23 meeting, Montoya delivered her resignation remarks: “In various capacities, I have served this community since 2008, and I am ready to pursue other interests. Effective immediately, I am resigning as councilmember for Ward 3. Thank you, Ward 3.”

Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman addressed the incident at the same meeting. “As your mayor, I want to affirm our commitment to upholding the rights guaranteed under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. The right to free speech is fundamental to our democracy, and it is our responsibility to ensure that every citizen has the opportunity to express their opinions and be heard,” Holman said. “While we honor the right to free speech, we must also maintain an environment that is respectful, orderly and conducive to productive discussion,” he added. “My goal is to ensure that every voice in this room can be heard while maintaining the integrity and decorum of our meetings. I ask for your cooperation and mutual respect as we continue to work together for the betterment of Norman.”

In an email to Fox News Digital, Norman Chief Communications Officer Tiffany Martinez Vrska said, “The City of Norman as a municipal corporation does not support actions or behaviors that may encourage harm; carrying out municipal functions that provide or support public service remains the focus of the corporation.” She added that elected officials speak only for themselves when making personal remarks.

Current Status #

As of the reporting, Montoya is no longer a councilmember on the Norman City Council. Her resignation took effect immediately at the Sept. 23 meeting, less than three months after she was sworn in again on July 1. Officials pointed to resources explaining Norman’s council-manager government structure and how the Ward 3 vacancy will be filled in the coming weeks. The article does not report any criminal or other formal proceedings; the concrete outcome of the viral backlash was the resignation itself.

Impact on Their Career/Life #

Montoya’s second term on the Norman City Council ended abruptly, less than three months into it. The case shows how a Facebook exchange from months earlier can end a local elected official’s tenure once screenshots circulate and a viral account amplifies them. Critics, including Abbott, contend that city officials ignored the controversy until the post gained traction online, and the city’s response underscored both its disavowal of the comments and the limit of its responsibility, framing elected officials’ personal remarks as their own.