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Councilmember Faces Backlash Over Controversial Comments on LGBTQ+

12/17/2025

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Councilmember Holly Andreatta of Lincoln, California, faced backlash after linking her daughter's sexual orientation to childhood trauma during a meeting at Twelve Bridges High School.
Over 300 individuals signed a petition to shut down "Club America," a chapter of Turning Point USA, in response to her comments.
Andreatta later apologized to her daughter, clarifying that she did not mean to imply trauma causes homosexuality.
The school district stated that decisions regarding the club will adhere to board policy and legal guidelines.
The next council meeting is set for January 13, 2024.

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Councilmember Holly Andreatta of Lincoln, California, faced backlash after linking her daughter's sexual orientation to childhood trauma during a meeting at Twelve Bridges High School.
Over 300 individuals signed a petition to shut down "Club America," a chapter of Turning Point USA, in response to her comments.
Andreatta later apologized to her daughter, clarifying that she did not mean to imply trauma causes homosexuality.
The school district stated that decisions regarding the club will adhere to board policy and legal guidelines.
The next council meeting is set for January 13, 2024.