According to a press release provided to The Daily Caller, the Jefferson County, Colorado Republican Executive Committee passed a resolution Thursday censuring its chairperson, Nancy Pallozzi.
In a press release, the Republican committee said Pallozzi’s accusations against the chairman were based on his “attempts to call a special session to defend a transgender and Pride Month agenda that harms children and undermines parental authority.” read. (Related article: Transgender swimmer Leah Thomas unsuccessfully challenges rules banning her from competing with women in elite events)
“President Pallozzi has done all of this. [pro-transgender] The committee claimed that it “took the initiative at its own discretion, using the county party’s letterhead and signing approval forms without the approval of the executive committee.”
The committee’s resolution declares all pro-trans actions taken by Pallozzi on behalf of the party invalid and calls on Pallozzi to cease any future actions or communications on this issue, the press release said.
Pallozzi has also been directed to turn over “all materials and communications related to this matter,” the committee wrote. These materials include media contacts she has had, interviews she has conducted and contacts with other county Republican Party chairs, the press release stated.
The Colorado Republican Party appears divided over how to approach Pride Month. The Denver Republican County Executive Committee voted Wednesday to join other lawmakers in calling for the resignation of Colorado Republican Party Chairman Dave Williams. Colorado Politics reportAccording to the outlet, Williams’ opponents have accused him of being a bigot after he criticised Pride Month in a series of emails.
Denver Republicans call for Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams to ‘resign or be removed’ https://t.co/q08KopkChv via Colopolitics
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Williams’ supporters accuse his critics of “draining conservative Christians” from the party and “aiding the Democrats,” the outlet reported. press release Despite the state Republican Convention adopting a “platform opposing this” in April, critics said they were trying to hijack the party and “advocate for transgender surgery on minors.”
“God hates pride,” Williams added at the end of his statement.
Pallozzi told Colorado Politics that he and 12 other Republican county parties support Williams’ call for resignation.
Pallozzi did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Daily Caller.
