The updates include adding a code of conduct, an attendance policy and a new process to remove a commissioner for cause
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve the updated bylaws of the county’s human relations commission.
When asked about his abstention, Hodges, pastor of the nondenominational Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach in Lemon Grove, made controversial remarks about transgender and LGBTQ people including that “transgenderism ... is an abomination in the eyes of God.
Among the members of the public who spoke during Tuesday’s meeting was Hodges, who quoted that purpose in his reason for opposing the motion. The board received about 75 public comments on the matter, a majority of which were in favor of the motion. Commissioner Cara Dessert, CEO of The San Diego LGBT Community Center, spoke out against Hodges’ remarks and sent various letters calling for his removal. Dessert said Tuesday the updated bylaws specifically require commissioners to refrain from discriminatory and harassing remarks during meetings.
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