Eva Bonilla is the Chair of the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission. This Commission is responsible for spending taxpayer resources on a Teen LGBT Pride event, spending taxpayer resources on transgender film screenings, and proposing to allow men into womens’ intimate spaces in the City of Fort Worth.
A recent look at Chair Bonilla’s social media posts reveals that she donated to Planned Parenthood, posted numerous expressions of support for polarizing partisan politicians, and insulted the Mayor and four City Councilmen by saying they had “failed their residents” for supporting a Texas law. Ironically, the Mayor and Council are the very people who voted to approve her to the Human Relations Commission.
Chair Bonilla’s support of Planned Parenthood is troubling.
Chair Bonilla insults the elected officials who appointed her.
The Human Relations Commission exists “(a) To advise and consult with the City Council and the City Manager on matters involving racial, religious, or ethnic discrimination; (b) to recommend to the City Council and the City Manager measures designed to eliminate prejudice and discrimination; and (c) to promote and encourage communications between and cooperation of all groups interested in bettering community relations.” Members are considered to be officers of the City of Fort Worth.
These social media posts are not mere words by Chair Bonilla; they are evidence of her support for causes that are divisive and partisan.
Planned Parenthood stops human relations and discriminates against preborn Fort Worth residents. Chair Bonilla’s donations to Planned Parenthood discourage communication, thwart cooperation, and have a dangerous chilling effect on those in our community, including religious individuals and groups, who are working to stop discrimination against preborn Fort Worth residents. Moreover, Chair Bonilla’s contributions create a conflict of interest in violation of the City’s conflicts policy because her ability to remain impartial on issues regarding discrimination has been called into question.
At least one of her fellow Commissioners on the Human Relations Commission previously filed a formal complaint on June 4, 2019, with the Mayor and Councilman Dennis Shingleton for Chair Bonilla’s divisive actions in meetings. Commissioner Mike Steele wrote:
“The politically charged comments made last night by Chairperson Eva Bonilla are unacceptable. It is extremely disappointing that she…does not harbor the discipline to keep her personal feelings from becoming a focal point. This is not the first time she has made politically charged statements in an HRC meeting…By her continuously making said politically charged statements, Chair Bonilla proves she has not the ability to ensure consensus driven decision making which is paramount for her position. It is my belief, she cannot adhere to Chapter 17-18 Powers and Duties, (c), and must be removed from the HRC immediately.”
Chair Bonilla’s financial support of Planned Parenthood as well as her other divisive social media posts and actions disqualify her from service on the Human Relations Commission. The Mayor and City Council have the authority to remove a member of the Human Relations Commission. Help us tell them to remove Chair Bonilla by signing the petition and emailing their offices.
Mayor Betsy Price – Betsy.Price@fortworthtexas.gov
Councilman Carlos Flores – District2@fortworthtexas.gov
Councilman Brian Byrd – District3@fortworthtexas.gov
Councilman Cary Moon – District4@fortworthtexas.gov
Councilwoman Gyna Bivens – District5@fortworthtexas.gov
Councilman Jungus Jordan – District6@fortworthtexas.gov
Councilman Dennis Shingleton – District7@fortworthtexas.gov
Councilwoman Kelly Allen Gray – District8@fortworthtexas.gov
Councilwoman Ann Zadeh – District9@fortworthtexas.gov
Enough is enough. I stand for life of the unborn. I stand against pushing leftist LGBT agenda to our children. This person has no business in that position. She should be removed immediately.