Organizers with Ottumwa Pride say they won’t be deterred by anti-LGBTQ statements made by candidates running for the city council. During a public forum last week, two candidates voiced opposition for city support of LGBTQ Pride activities, with one asking if ‘pedophiles’ also deserved ‘special’ treatment.
Iowa Public Radio reports that organizers with Ottumwa Pride say Anti-LGBTQ comments made by candidates running for the city council won’t deter their work, and that they remain committed to making the community a more welcoming and inclusive place. Read the full story at Iowa Public Radio