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Residents and library supporters press Augusta County supervisors over canceled LGBTQ library event
Augusta County Board of Supervisors · July 23, 2025
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Summary
Speakers at Augusta County’s board meeting urged review of the county’s decision to cancel a library event for the LGBTQ community, calling for transparency and inclusion; the meeting record shows no reversal or detailed explanation for the cancellation.
Alex Edwards, an 11‑year‑old Augusta County resident, told the Board of Supervisors that canceling an LGBTQ library event removed an important resource and urged the board to treat all community members with fairness and respect. “We can’t choose who to be nice to,” Alex said during public comment.
Jovanna Edwards, a county…
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