Scarnati to Attend JFJ Hearing
Senator Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) announced today that he will be attending a public hearing on Monday, December 19th at 6:30pm at the Jefferson County Courthouse. The hearing was called by the Jefferson County Commissioners, in conjunction with the Snyder Township Supervisors, in order to address community concerns with the “Just for Jesus” Group Home, located in Snyder Township.
Scarnati mentioned that he supported legislation passed last year that gave local governments the authority to hold a public hearing in regards to a group home which provides housing to a convicted murderer.
“Obviously, the Jefferson County Commissioners and Snyder Township Supervisors recognize the merit of such a hearing and I applaud them for their decision to allow the public to express their concerns,” said Scarnati. “In addition, I will take the opportunity to make remarks and listen to the concerns of local residents.”
Scarnati also addressed comments made by the ACLU in regards to Jack Wisor’s refusal to obey the law and have a representative of “Just for Jesus” attend the hearing and answer questions from attendees in regards to the group home’s operations.
“Given Mr. Wisor’s fondness for the public eye, I was hopeful that he would be eager to speak to the community and address their concerns,” said Scarnati. “Unfortunately, it appears Mr. Wisor would rather hide behind lawyers from a far-left organization like the ACLU.”
In a letter released earlier this week the ACLU claimed the law allowing a public hearing in this case was unconstitutional.
“The ACLU has a long history of fighting against the laws of our land and the rights of our citizens,” Scarnati added. “This is just another example of that disturbing trend.”
Recently, the United States Supreme Court handed the organization a crushing defeat when it ruled that an Arizona law punishing employers who hired illegal immigrants was constitutional, contrary to a claim brought in an ACLU lawsuit.
“It’s no surprise to see the ACLU, once again, weigh in against the will of the people,” said Scarnati. “However, it was surprising to see a man like Mr. Wisor align himself with a group that has consistently fought against religious freedoms like school prayer, public nativity scenes and the display of the Ten Commandments at county courthouses.”
Despite Mr. Wisor’s and the ACLU’s refusal to adhere to the law and participate at the hearing, Scarnati said the hearing will serve a useful purpose.
“Concerned citizens will have the opportunity to share their thoughts with local government officials and myself,” said Scarnati. “This will help us all make a determination as to whether ‘Just for Jesus’ is a suitable residence for so many convicted felons and sexual predators.”
“The hearing could also potentially aid elected officials in crafting future legislation and ordinances to deal with this issue,” concluded Scarnati.
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Scarnati mentioned that he supported legislation passed last year that gave local governments the authority to hold a public hearing in regards to a group home which provides housing to a convicted murderer.
“Obviously, the Jefferson County Commissioners and Snyder Township Supervisors recognize the merit of such a hearing and I applaud them for their decision to allow the public to express their concerns,” said Scarnati. “In addition, I will take the opportunity to make remarks and listen to the concerns of local residents.”
Scarnati also addressed comments made by the ACLU in regards to Jack Wisor’s refusal to obey the law and have a representative of “Just for Jesus” attend the hearing and answer questions from attendees in regards to the group home’s operations.
“Given Mr. Wisor’s fondness for the public eye, I was hopeful that he would be eager to speak to the community and address their concerns,” said Scarnati. “Unfortunately, it appears Mr. Wisor would rather hide behind lawyers from a far-left organization like the ACLU.”
In a letter released earlier this week the ACLU claimed the law allowing a public hearing in this case was unconstitutional.
“The ACLU has a long history of fighting against the laws of our land and the rights of our citizens,” Scarnati added. “This is just another example of that disturbing trend.”
Recently, the United States Supreme Court handed the organization a crushing defeat when it ruled that an Arizona law punishing employers who hired illegal immigrants was constitutional, contrary to a claim brought in an ACLU lawsuit.
“It’s no surprise to see the ACLU, once again, weigh in against the will of the people,” said Scarnati. “However, it was surprising to see a man like Mr. Wisor align himself with a group that has consistently fought against religious freedoms like school prayer, public nativity scenes and the display of the Ten Commandments at county courthouses.”
Despite Mr. Wisor’s and the ACLU’s refusal to adhere to the law and participate at the hearing, Scarnati said the hearing will serve a useful purpose.
“Concerned citizens will have the opportunity to share their thoughts with local government officials and myself,” said Scarnati. “This will help us all make a determination as to whether ‘Just for Jesus’ is a suitable residence for so many convicted felons and sexual predators.”
“The hearing could also potentially aid elected officials in crafting future legislation and ordinances to deal with this issue,” concluded Scarnati.
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