Dear Supporter,

Kentucky Fairness Alliance and the Fairness Campaign invite you to join us Aug. 14-24 at the 104th Kentucky State Fair.

 

It’s become a tradition to celebrate fairness at the fair and this year even more important due to a recent happening in Louisville/Jefferson County. 

 

Rev. Eklof was the recipient of the 2007 KFA Community Service Award

Do you recall Rev. Todd Eklof?  He stood up for fairness in 2004 after the vote to ban same-sex marriage became law.  He decided not to perform marriage ceremonies until all committed couples can share equal recognition under the law.  As a result of taking a courageous stand and making it public, he was fired from his primary job at Kentucky Farm Bureau.  Rev. Eklof has been tied up in litigation ever since continuing to show his commitment to fairness.

 

Rev. Eklof’s case is moving ahead with the biggest victory for local Fairness Ordinance since its passage.  The 8th District Circuit Court in Jefferson County ruled recently that Rev. Eklof can claim Kentucky Farm Bureau violated the local ordinance when they “canned” him.  This is the first time that Louisville/Jefferson County’s local Fairness Ordinance has been given standing in a lawsuit. 

 

Rev. Eklof's case reinforces the need for a statewide anti-discrimination law. Given the Kentucky Farm Bureau's a huge presence at the state fair, we are taking this opportunity to kick off our Canned! campaign. The Canned! campaign will bring attention to the fact that in most of Kentucky it is legal to fire someone because they are gay.

 

We’ve got one thing to say to Kentucky Farm Bureau - “It’s wrong to ‘CAN’ someone for supporting fairness!”

 

We need lots of fair booth volunteers! If you can work a shift at the fairness booth, please contact us by emailing statefair2008@kentuckyfairness.org.   We’ll respond with details and get you set-up.

 

In fairness,

Your KFA Team in partnership with the Fairness Campaign

 

PS – Checkout the online schedule of activities at the fair.  There are lots of activities, including free concerts to include the Village People on Friday, Aug. 22.

Ampersand. The Ampersand symbolizes the solidarity we are building through Friends & Family, and suggests the inclusiveness we are working toward. It reflects the idea that no one individual, legislator, organization, or city can carry all the water for equality. Our success lies in our solidarity.