Three people were denied entry to Lyons Mayor Chris Getty’s congressional campaign meet and greet event at Irish Times on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
The three individuals — Ferrai Pickett, who works as a nanny and hosts anti-discrimination events in the area, Brookfield resident Steven Lifka and Lyons Public Library Trustee Richard O’Brien — told the Landmark they were targeted for their past behavior confronting Lyons administration about what they described as a pattern of bigoted, misogynistic behavior by Lyons Public Library Director Dan Hilker, who is also a village trustee. They also cited indifference by Getty when the issue was raised to him.
Getty and his team hosted the meet and greet to reach voters as the Lyons mayor campaigns for election as an independent candidate in Illinois’ fourth congressional district. The district is now represented by outgoing Democrat Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García…