Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey is facing criticism for his comment at a recent court meeting in which he said he would not support the creation of a LGBTQIA+ Committee because he had concerns the community was preying on children.
Tom Ramsey, Commissioner Precinct 3, is shown during Commissioners Court, 1001 Preston St., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Houston.Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey is facing criticism for his comment at a recent court meeting in which he said he would not support the“I think there are some unresolved issues related to this community,” Ramsey, the lone Republican member, said at the June 6 meeting. “They deal with the grooming of children.
Austin Ruiz, president of the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, said the alleged “grooming of children” is an unproven talking point in some conservative circles. The new committee, which was pushed forward by Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, will serve an advisory function and make recommendations to Commissioners Court to improve economic, health and safety outcomes for LGBTQIA+ residents, according to the court agenda.'We failed': Gay Republicans who fought for acceptance in Texas GOP see little progress
When asked for proof about the grooming claim, Ramsey said that it was a concern shared by some of his constituents who reached out to his office.
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