Councillor Ron Cannan calls it some of the most hateful behaviour he91裸聊视频檚 ever experienced in public office.

He91裸聊视频檚 referring to some of the feedback he91裸聊视频檚 received regarding a Jan. 2 column, that appeared on the Kelowna Now website.

In the column, Cannan gives his personal views and predictions for 2024, covering several topics including one that struck a nerve - sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) resources in B.C. schools.

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Cannan wrote that he expects the school board will continue to get pushback from parents and grandparents regarding the SOGI policy and the 91裸聊视频渢ransgender movement91裸聊视频� within public schools.

He says he91裸聊视频檚 since been attacked by 91裸聊视频渁 few strong secularists and advocates of SOGI91裸聊视频� for his Christian beliefs.

Cannan brought the issue up during Monday91裸聊视频檚 (Jan. 8) regular meeting of council attending via video.

91裸聊视频淭hey91裸聊视频檝e harassed me via phone and online sending messages of profanity,91裸聊视频� Accused me of being a racist, homophobic and spreading hate,91裸聊视频� he added.

Cannan says the personal attacks and defamatory statements also affect his family.

91裸聊视频淚 know many people from the 2sLGBTQ population, including my father, whom I dearly beloved,91裸聊视频� he said. These words and comments are the opposite of being tolerant, respectful and working towards a more inclusive and accepting society.91裸聊视频�

Cannan did not elaborate on the reference to his father.

He also addressed his fellow councillors.

91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 so sorry that you, my council colleagues, have had to experience this negative pushback for my opinion column. I am far from perfect, however, I trust that you and everyone in this city believe in democracy and reject this intimidating and abusive behaviour towards any elected official for simply expressing one91裸聊视频檚 honestly held personal predictions and views.91裸聊视频�

Mayor Tom Dyas, who is currently on vacation, issued a statement two days after Cannan91裸聊视频檚 column appeared online.

91裸聊视频淢embers of council and the public have shared their concerns with me regarding Coun. Cannan91裸聊视频檚 viewpoints and we are disappointed that he has used his elected position as a city councillor in this way.91裸聊视频�

Dyas also suggested the matter will be given 91裸聊视频渄ue consideration91裸聊视频� under council91裸聊视频檚 new Code of Conduct, which Cannan points out he is well aware of and respects.

Cannan also notes that Kelowna Now includes a disclaimer in his column, and others, stating it reflects only the opinions of those who write them and are not necessarily those of Kelowna Now or its staff.

91裸聊视频淭hat disclaimer has been in all of my columns published as a city councillor and I haven91裸聊视频檛 heard any feedback as far as any concerns or confusion as to that being my personal opinion column.91裸聊视频�

He adds he will be adding a sentence to future columns so that there will be no potential misunderstandings.

91裸聊视频淭his article is my personal view and does not reflect the opinions of city council or the city.91裸聊视频�

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