Residents demanded the resignation of school board member Candy Olson after discovering her likes on Instagram posts containing anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ+ messages. Olson defended her actions as private and mentioned she unfollowed the account. She accused critics of targeting her for her political beliefs and claimed they unlawfully disclosed her nursing license information, attempting to jeopardize her nursing career. Olson expressed her commitment to students and community education. Meanwhile, Together for Redlands condemned her behavior as harmful to the principles of educational leadership and community trust, emphasizing the need for inclusivity in schools.
During Tuesday's meeting, Olson stated her actions were on her private account and done as a private citizen, emphasizing she has unfollowed the controversial account and is moving on.
Olson alleged that her opponents were violating California law by doxing her nursing license and trying to get her fired, stating they reported her to the state nursing board.
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