An appointment made on Wednesday to Bloomington’s nine-member parking commission was retracted by the end of the day, because of Facebook posts made by the appointee, Joseph Bortka.

The posts in question include one that responds to a post that says, “I hate feminism” with “I second this.” About actor Eliott Page coming out as trans, Bortka comments: “Look at the world going head over heels to help this woman continue to lie to herself. This is madness.”

About a post supporting LGBTQ+ youth, Bortka comments with a derisive hashtag #okgroomer.

In another post, Bortka shares a meme suggesting that claims about Russian interference with the 2016 election are inconsistent with claims that the 2020 election had integrity. Continue reading “Swift retraction of appointment to Bloomington parking commission after Facebook posts highlighted: “Not a reflection of the city that we are.”” →