Garry Bredefled claiming LGBTQ books are “indoctrination” - Fresno County Supervisors Voting on Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 12, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors will vote on whether our public libraries can recognize and celebrate Pride Month. Agenda Item 8. File #26-0477
Supervisor Garry Bredefeld is on Facebook publicly claiming the library is trying to “indoctrinate children” because a 13‑year‑old got a bookmark recommending books with LGBTQ characters and a parent complained to him. He's going all Helen Lovejoy again because of his weird, hateful obsession of Pride Month.
He’s calling it “deviant,” “destructive,” and a threat to children, so he must stop this recognition and celebration to protect children... Meanwhile, parents who want their kids to read and learn about people different from or similar to themselves are having their parental rights smothered. He's policing which families, identities, and experiences are allowed to be visible in public spaces.
If you believe in parental choice, freedom to read, and libraries that serve and represent everyone, this vote matters and you need to let your District's Supervisor know.
You can reach out to the Board and voice your opinion on the matter at either Contact Clerk of the Board or at ClerkBOS@fresnocountyca.gov.