Jenny Rowan Kapiti Coast District Councillors have written an open letter to a local man condemning him for what they believe was a homophobic attack on lesbian Mayor Jenny Rowan. Controversial Paraparaumu-Raumati community board member Dale Evans had written on his community noticeboard in Paraparaumu "The gay times are over," as part of criticism of council debt. It's since been painted over. Councillors have signed an open letter to Evans, which says "This type of attack on the gay community does not only prejudice people within Kapiti but is an attack on the civil liberties of all New Zealanders. "This incident, coupled with Mr Evans' previous KKK episode beggars belief ... this type of gutter politics is not wanted on the Kapiti Coast." Evans once turned up to give a speech to the Council in a KKK outfit, while he has also turned up in drag. He has told the Dominion Post he had no intention to attack the mayor or any gay people. "The dictionary says gay means good times, there was even a Johnny Gay ice-cream in the 50s. I have a few gay friends. If I was anti-gay, why would I get dressed up as a woman and go to council? "This is PC gone wrong. Who gives the right for a certain section of society to block you out, stop someone saying what you want to say?"
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First published: Friday, 4th May 2012 - 9:37am