About thirty people gathered in Georgetown this weekend to speak out in favor of restoring voting rights to former felons who have served their debt to society.  

The demonstration of KFTC members and friends happened just outside of Canewood Golf Course in Georgetown during a fundraiser hosted by Senator Damon Thayer, the person most directly responsible for holding up legislation that would enfranchise former felons.

The Georgetown News-Graphic covered the event with a great story and all of the people in the neighborhood who stopped to talk to us were very supportive - including one woman who lived in the neighborhood who had a brother who is a former felon.

KFTC members in both the Scott County and Northern Kentucky chapters say they will continue to put pressure on Senator Thayer to allow HB 70 to come to a vote until he does the right thing. 

Scott County KFTC members will follow up this event with a monthly chapter meeting this Thursday (7pm at St. John Church) and are planning a big Gospel Fest event focused on Voting Rights on Saturday, July 31st at 5pm at the Ed Davis Learning Center

Northern KY KFTC members are planning a series of community tabling events in Southern Kenton County - also part of Thayer's district. 

Thanks to Bree Tracy for taking the fantastic photos of the event!