Months into an ongoing battle to pass a controversial policy that bans all transgender-related books from public libraries in Sumner County, a conservative activist has been appointed to the board.

Riley Gaines, a conservative activist known for her opposition to transgender individuals in sports, has been appointed to the board.

The appointment makes the majority of board members conservative, meaning the controversial policy could see an easier passage if proposed again.

Conservative activist and Tennessee resident Riley Gaines, known for her advocacy opposing transgender individuals in women’s sports, has been appointed to the Sumner County Library Board, according to a social media post by Sumner County Commissioners.

County Commissioners Jeremy Mansfield and Tim Jones announced on

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