Woolwich mayor issues apology after councillor’s homophobic rant about rainbows
The mayor of Woolwich, Ont., has issued an apology after a town councillor went on a homophobic rant about rainbows during a council meeting on Monday night.
“In keeping with the values of this community, they can send this letter right back to where it came from,” Martin began. Councillors Fred Redikop and Patrick Merlihan were quick to follow with disapproval of Martin’s words while Coun. Larry Shantz remained silent.“I’m not shocked that those statements were made, but that was really offensive to me and to many of my friends that identify in different ways,” Merlihan said.
All of the councillors aside from Larry Shantz are seeking election this fall, with Merlihan challenging Sandy Shantz in the mayor’s race.On Tuesday, Shantz issued a statement in which she apologized for not cutting Martin off at the pass.“Upon reflection I apologize and regret not stopping the comments from Councillor Martin pertaining to the rainbow crosswalk,” Shantz wrote.
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