The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Condemns Homophobic Attacks Against Councilman Scott Hines

(GayWebSource.com – Gay News & Press Network) – Posted by Michael Lamb – Echelon Magazine

Today, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, the nation’s leading resource for out LGBT political candidates, reacted to the recent homophobic attacks against Rancho Mirage, Calif. City Councilman Scott Hines.
“We stand with Councilman Hines in solidarity against these egregious campaign tactics that focus on Hines’ sexual orientation – these types of tactics should never be tolerated for any candidate,” said Torey Carter, chief operating officer at the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund. “Councilman Hines has a long track record of supporting the LGBT community and we are proud to have endorsed his re-election campaign.”
The image HERE was mailed to an unknown number of homes within Councilman Hines’ city council district.
Hines was elected to his first term in 2010, and has served the City of Rancho Mirage, Calif. with distinction; both as Mayor and a member of the City Council. He is an advocate for the homeless, senior citizens and low-income children. Councilman Hines served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force and part of an elite special operations team, leading clandestine missions throughout Latin America. He ultimately rose to the rank of Major and served at the Pentagon in the Offices of the Air Force Chief of Staff and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Hines was also among those discharged under former federal military policy of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”.