NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) The head of New Britain's Common Council has stepped down after what police say was a drunken confrontation with the mayor in her office.
Michael Trueworthy, the mayor pro tem, says he will remain a city alderman, but will resign his leadership position to deal with an alcohol problem.
Police say they were called to Mayor Erin Stewart's office last Tuesday after after a drunken Truworthy showed up, called her vulgar names and demanded her resignation.
Stewart told police that the 36-year-old Trueworthy also demanded she get him a drink.
Friends were called to bring Trueworthy home.
Trueworthy, who is serving his sixth term as a Democratic alderman, confirmed the accuracy of the police report Monday and asked for forgiveness. The mayor says she does not plan to press charges.