A Warren City Councilman, Eddie Kabacinski, drew condemnation after going on a homophobic and transphobic rant during a council meeting. The incident occurred moments before the council voted on an anti-discrimination ordinance. Kabacinski voted against the measure, citing religious reasons, but when he voiced his strong opposition to the anti-discrimination ordinance, he employed baseless claims about the LGBTQ+ community in his homophobic rant. Kabacinski claimed that LGBTQ+ individuals were targeting youth and seeking to change their gender. His remarks included claims of indoctrination and a vow to protect children from what he perceived as a threat.
Despite Kabacinski's objection, the Warren City Council voted 6-1 in favor of the anti-discrimination ordinance. This policy aims to protect individuals from discrimination based on various factors, including age, race, disability, education, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, and ethnic origin. The passing of this ordinance demonstrates the council's commitment to promoting inclusivity and equal rights within the city.
Council President Patrick Green, who introduced the ordinance, emphasized the significance of such legislation in aligning Warren with other municipalities across the state that have similar anti-discrimination protections in place. The goal is to ensure equal treatment and opportunity for all residents, regardless of their background or identity. By enacting anti-discrimination ordinances, communities foster a more inclusive and tolerant environment.
Eddie Kabacinski has a history of controversial actions that have drawn public attention. In October 2020, he was ARRESTED for handcuffing a woman who had placed Black Lives Matter stickers on a yard sign in Eastpointe. Following this incident, he faced two additional arrests. His SECOND ARREST occurred in August 2021 when he was taken into custody for selling Trump-related merchandise without a permit in Utica. His THIRD ARREST happened when Kabacinski refused to wear a mask during a public hearing on redistricting at the former TCF Center in Detroit.