The Placer County Democratic Party stands against the statements made by Lincoln Mayor and county supervisorial candidate Holly Andreatta at Twelve Bridges High School
Background: High school students in Lincoln are petitioning to disband a new Club America chapter at Twelve Bridges High after Mayor Holly Andreatta spoke at its inaugural meeting and made remarks many students viewed as homophobic, historically inaccurate, and inflammatory.
Her comments included linking her daughter’s sexual orientation to childhood trauma, calling separation of church and state a "myth," and repeating claims attributed to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk about Martin Luther King Jr.
Students circulated recordings of the speech, saying it emboldened racist and anti-LGBTQ+ behavior on campus, while Andreatta says her remarks were taken out of context and meant to promote love despite disagreement. The school district says it must allow the club under federal law, even amid controversy, as students continue gathering signatures to have it removed.
Source: https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article313657871.html
The Placer County Democratic Party stands against the statements made by Lincoln Mayor and county supervisorial candidate Holly Andreatta at Twelve Bridges High School, as reported by the Sacramento Bee. Placer County Democrats strive for a Placer County that is welcoming of all people, without judgment of who they are. The diversity of our neighbors adds richness to our communities.
Mayor Andreatta’s statements regarding sexual orientation, religion, and race were harmful to the students who listened to her and perpetuate harm to communities throughout Placer County. Her statements regarding being gay or lesbian are stigmatizing to the LGBTQ+ community. Unlike what Mayor Andreatta said, our nation’s separation of church and state is real and is a foundational principle intended to protect religious diversity and prevent religious based bias by our government. Mayor Andreatta spread the lie that safety and employment standards have been lowered to hire African Americans and other racial minorities. This undercuts hard work of millions of people who earned their positions and hurts efforts to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to pursue all fields of employment and are welcomed to do so. Mayor Andreatta’s statements about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. only served to diminish his accomplishments and tarnish his life’s work of seeking racial and economic justice.
We hope that other elected officials in Placer County publicly disavow such statements and commit to making Placer County and its towns and cities more welcoming for visitors and residents alike. People should feel safe in our communities and not feel excluded by their elected officials. California and the United States have a history of progress towards religious, racial, and gender equality, and the Placer County Democratic Party will continue its work for those ideals.
Lincoln Mayor Holly Andreatta with State Assemblymember Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin), who represents Placer County.
Lincoln Mayor Holly Andreatta with State Assemblymember Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin), who represents Placer County.
