Deborah Mell, an out lesbian running for Illinois State Representative in the 40th district attended the public meeting last night. Her opinion on the proposed school for LGBT teens:

“Kids in classrooms need to be exposed to diversity, but creating a tolerant environment involves systematic change to the school system. This is going to take time. An LGBT high school is our bridge between the situation now and a better future for gay teens. I’d support it if it were in my district.”