Saskatoon’s Ward 3 Councillor David Kirton cancelled an upcoming public meeting for February 11, claiming he received phone calls and emails threatening his personal safety.. David Kirton Shaw Centre .Kirton is at the centre of the controversy about the city of Saskatoon allowing “naked men” in women’s changing rooms..As the only member of the Saskatoon council to respond to parents concerns about a “naked man” hanging out in the little girls changing room during swim times..Kirton told the parents that “our society is changing” to allow “a person to choose a change room based on their gender identity regardless of physical appearance.”.READ MORE Saskatoon councillor breaks city’s silence on the 'naked man' in the little girls changing room.On February 4, Kirton tweeted to invite people to “Coffee with The Councillor.”.The event was for Ward Three residents to talk with Kirton about their ideas for Saskatoon..On February 8, Kirton tweeted that he received threatening calls and emails. So, he cancelled the event for “his own safety.”.Both CTV and Global did not say why Kirton was receiving threatening messages and have not reported on the “naked man” in the little girls changing room..READ MORE Over 150 people protest Sask ‘naked man’ in girls change room.However, Kirton made another public appearance on February 9 at the Fairhaven school gym about the Emergency Wellness Centre in his ward..Kirton said “in recent days I have received a number of threatening phone calls and emails which have become a cause for concern.”.“Based on that, and on the advice of others, I have made the decision to cancel the “Coffee with The Councillor” event that was scheduled for this Saturday at 3 pm at Confederation Mall.”.Kirton does not want to be “responsible” for any security problems at the mall..“Among other concerns, I do not want to be responsible for any security concerns that could arise at the mall,” said Kirton. .“I regret not being able to chat and hear new ideas.”.Kirton does ask anyone who wants to contact him to do so via email at david.kirton@saskatoon.ca or call him at (306)975-3673.
