The Proud Boys are circulating notices encouraging people to protest a drag brunch on April 1 at Element 41 restaurant on Chardon Square. The brunch is a fundraiser to raise money for the Community Church of Chesterland's safe space program.
The Proud Boys are an all-male, neo-fascist organization that supports violence as a means of societal manipulation and change. Their targets include the LGBTQ+ community. The church is an inclusive organization that provides experiences and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand said local law enforcement departments have been working daily on the security plans. “The challenge for us is that events are in two different locations,” he said. “We’re going to need a lot of personnel. “I’m helping the church keep everyone safe. We DO NOT need people on the ground to help us. What we need is money to pay for physical barriers and security guards,” Mallory McMaster posted on her Facebook page with a request to spread the message. McMaster is president of, an event production and communications company that recently moved from Cleveland to Chardon.
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