Teton County has passed a resolution affirming the âvalues of diversity, equity and inclusionâ and declaring the county as a whole a âhate free zone.â
âThis is a very important statement of our ideals and our values,â Commissioner Mark Newcomb said during the Teton County Board of County Commissionersâ meeting Tuesday. âIt is a statement, it is a first step, and I look forward to continuing to follow through both in action, word and deed.â
The resolution came about after members of the public showed up at a December town and county meeting to raise questions about former library director Oscar Gittemeierâs unexplained departure. Gittemeier is transgender and, without an explanation from county officials, people wondered whether heâd been fired and whether his gender identity was a factor.