Petition to the Keene City Council
In Support of Equal Respect for All Residents
We, the undersigned residents of Keene and surrounding towns who do business in Keene regularly, affirm our deep respect for all individuals, regardless of their identity, background, or personal choices. We strongly support the right of every person to live freely and with dignity, so long as that freedom does not infringe upon the rights of others.
At the same time, we are concerned about the proposal to designate Keene as a “sanctuary city” for a specific identity group. While we believe this effort is likely rooted in goodwill, we feel that such designations—by elevating one group for special recognition—risk undermining the principle of equal honor and respect for all people.
True inclusivity does not require singling out any one population for symbolic sanctuary; rather, it calls us to foster a city culture that is welcoming, fair, and free of favoritism across the board.
We are also mindful of how such declarations may affect Keene’s public image. Highlighting what might be deemed a political or ideological position could unintentionally signal to families, potential residents, or businesses that Keene is no longer a place of broad civic neutrality—but one where particular identities or beliefs are favored above others. Being a welcoming, inclusive community means favoring, and excluding, no-one.
We urge the Council to consider these concerns carefully; to prioritize unity, fairness, and balanced representation in all civic actions and policies; and to reject the petition to designate Keene a sanctuary city for the LGBTQ+ community.
Respectfully,
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 5, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
June 28, 2025
6 Comments
I moved here for the small town feel not to have ideological agendas shoved down our throats. Focus on taxes and roads instead.
THEY ARE RUINING THIS CITY. Keep the politics out of it!! Leave us alone.
Keep Keene neutral. We dont need to start labeling parts of town for specific groups. Everyone just wants to live their lives without the city council playing politics with everything.
Finally some common sense. Why do we keep feeling the need to divide everyone into little boxes? Just treat us all the same and stop the pandering.
If you start making exceptions for one group you have to make them for everyone and it just turns into a mess. Treat everyone equally or dont try at all.
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Petition to the Keene City Council
In Support of Equal Respect for All Residents
We, the undersigned residents of Keene and surrounding towns who do business in Keene regularly, affirm our deep respect for all individuals, regardless of their identity, background, or personal choices. We strongly support the right of every person to live freely and with dignity, so long as that freedom does not infringe upon the rights of others.
At the same time, we are concerned about the proposal to designate Keene as a “sanctuary city” for a specific identity group. While we believe this effort is likely rooted in goodwill, we feel that such designations—by elevating one group for special recognition—risk undermining the principle of equal honor and respect for all people.
True inclusivity does not require singling out any one population for symbolic sanctuary; rather, it calls us to foster a city culture that is welcoming, fair, and free of favoritism across the board.
We are also mindful of how such declarations may affect Keene’s public image. Highlighting what might be deemed a political or ideological position could unintentionally signal to families, potential residents, or businesses that Keene is no longer a place of broad civic neutrality—but one where particular identities or beliefs are favored above others. Being a welcoming, inclusive community means favoring, and excluding, no-one.
We urge the Council to consider these concerns carefully; to prioritize unity, fairness, and balanced representation in all civic actions and policies; and to reject the petition to designate Keene a sanctuary city for the LGBTQ+ community.
Respectfully,
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 5, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
June 28, 2025
6 Comments
This town is too liberal. I'm surrounded by lefties in my neighborhood. I have considered moving to another town in NH. This LGBTxxxxx movement is NOT APPROPRIOTE! We are so TIRED of this in our communities, swchool, public offices, etc. It needs to stop!!! I don't care about what people do in the privacy of their own homes. If you want this crap move to VERMONT!
I moved here for the small town feel not to have ideological agendas shoved down our throats. Focus on taxes and roads instead.
THEY ARE RUINING THIS CITY. Keep the politics out of it!! Leave us alone.
Keep Keene neutral. We dont need to start labeling parts of town for specific groups. Everyone just wants to live their lives without the city council playing politics with everything.
Finally some common sense. Why do we keep feeling the need to divide everyone into little boxes? Just treat us all the same and stop the pandering.
If you start making exceptions for one group you have to make them for everyone and it just turns into a mess. Treat everyone equally or dont try at all.
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This town is too liberal. I'm surrounded by lefties in my neighborhood. I have considered moving to another town in NH. This LGBTxxxxx movement is NOT APPROPRIOTE! We are so TIRED of this in our communities, swchool, public offices, etc. It needs to stop!!! I don't care about what people do in the privacy of their own homes. If you want this crap move to VERMONT!