Accusations of discrimination were flying at Monday’s County Commission meeting.
“This is a sexist opposition. I believe it with all my heart.”
“It does appear to be sexist. I hope it`s not.”
Those accusations were made because some of the commissioners opposed the appointment of Heidi Shafer as Budget Committee Chairperson.
In the end, Shafer’s appointment was approved on a close seven to five vote.
Women’s Rights Activist Paula Casey and Deborah Clubb from the Memphis Area Women’s Council were among a group of women at yesterday’s meeting, who came out to support Commissioner Heidi Shafer.
- http://www.memphiswomen.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Memphis-Area-Womens-Council/120971321430207