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A gay man was the only applicant for a town council seat. He lost anyway — because of his sexuality (www.advocate.com)

submitted 11 months ago by TokenBoomer@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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An Ohio man was denied a position on his village's council despite being the only applicant, and the council president's reasoning was pretty blatant.

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[–] brisk@aussie.zone 10 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Is it standard in the US for councillors to be appointed and not elected?

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Not where I'm from, but I guess it varies with location. I don't live in such a small village either.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

He also talks about running for election in 2025, so perhaps it was a sudden vacancy and temporary appointment until election

…. But I’ve never lived in such a small village

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 3 points 11 months ago

My town’s are all elected.