Statement of Support for Candidate Ken Mejia-Beal and our Future Black and LGBTQ Public Servants

The racist and homophobic comments made by Representative Amy Grant are divisive and threatening. Rep Grant’s words could hold devastating repercussions for Black and LGBTQ communities, and are not the example our leaders should set for our Black and LGBTQ youth who want to participate in the political process. I have built a friendship with Ken as we both navigate the ups and downs of the campaign trail. He is a smart, empathetic community leader with boundless energy. He will be an excellent State Representative. There is no place in our diverse General Assembly for bigotry and racism.