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A proposed resolution from Pinellas County Commissioner Vince Nowicki that would have banned displays in the Palm Harbor Library depicting topics related to sexual identity and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles has been tabled.
The proposed resolution prompted concerns from the LGBTQ+ community and its allies that the board was attempting to remove items related to LGBTQ+ issues and content deemed related to DEI initiatives and theories.
Nowicki described such fears as “misinformation” and claimed pushback was coming from outside the Palm Harbor community.
He further argued his resolution didn’t call for book bans, rather addressed displays and brochures.
– Cole Pepper, Florida Politics