CAMPAIGN NEWS

Telford Borough Council rejected extremist Bob Jacobus’s motion (2–5) to cut funding to the Indian Valley Public Library after his baseless claims that it exposed kids to “pornography.” Jacobus targeted LGBTQ+ books shelved in adult sections, sparking outrage for spreading fear and prejudice. Library leaders defended inclusion and free access, while residents condemned Jacobus’s divisive, anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric as harmful to the community.

Telford Councilman Robert Jacobus, known for his extremist anti-LGBTQ crusade, was again asked to resign after his false, inflammatory attacks on the Indian Valley Public Library sparked threats and police involvement. His baseless “Library Loophole” report spread hate and misinformation, prompting outrage from local leaders. Officials condemned Jacobus’s divisive tactics, calling his actions dangerous, discriminatory, and unfit for public service.

Officials claim anti-LGBTQ sentiment played no role in the library’s financial cuts, but borough council commentary and social media posts may indicate otherwise. The Indian Valley Public Library, located in Telford, kicked off the new year with a $24,984 budgetary shortfall due to financial cuts made by Souderton ($8,710) and Telford ($16,274) boroughs. “Now I am working toward defunding the Indian Valley Public Library ($70K ish) if they keep evangelizing for trans agenda a

The debate concerned a sizable budget cut to the local Indian Valley public library. Tensions flared at a heated Telford Borough council...