State Rep. Tom Jones | Pennsylvania 98th Legislative District
State Rep. Tom Jones | Pennsylvania 98th Legislative District
State representatives from Lancaster County have voiced strong opposition to the Lancaster Public Library's decision to host a drag queen story hour. Representatives David Zimmerman, Keith Greiner, and Tom Jones released a joint statement expressing their disapproval of the event, which they claim uses taxpayer dollars inappropriately.
The representatives stated: “As state representatives in Lancaster County, we are strongly opposed to the Lancaster Public Library using taxpayer dollars to sexualize our young children by bringing in drag queen story hour. This is a totally political and immoral use of our money.”
They emphasized the need to protect children and criticized the event as an attempt to push what they described as "a radical and dangerous political agenda." They argued that drag queens represent "an offensive portrayal of womanhood" and that such events should not take place in public libraries funded by taxpayers.
“Public libraries should be non-political public organizations that serve our communities," they said. The representatives expressed concern over future funding challenges for public libraries if events like this continue.
They encouraged community members to voice their opinions against the event by contacting the Lancaster Public Library at 717-394-2651.
The statement was issued on behalf of Representative Dave Zimmerman from Pennsylvania's 99th Legislative District. Media inquiries can be directed to Tricia Lehman at 717-772-9840 or via email at tlehman@pahousegop.com.
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