 The issue of transgender bathroom use has been brought up in eastern Kentucky. Earlier this week, the Letra County fiscal court discussed the issue during its regular May meeting. Not for it. I think they took their kids and everything. That's what I'm looking at for green kids. I think they all have to use the bathroom restroom that's on their birth certificate. That's the voice of Letra County District 1 magistrate Bobby Howard at Monday's fiscal court meeting. Howard brought up the issue of transgender bathroom use and asked Letra County Attorney Jamie Hatton if the county could pass a resolution restricting bathroom use in county buildings, forcing someone to only be allowed to use the restroom which corresponds with the sex listed on their birth certificate. I just like for the county to know we're not forced and then pass it. Howard's comments were met with agreement by his fellow court members. You think that's right? I mean, I think it's just putting kids in jeopardy and I don't like it. It's beautiful. I agree with you. Oh, I agree with you. I don't see it. During the discussion, questions about federal law were brought up, but the court ultimately voted to authorize Hatton to research the issue to find out if the county can restrict bathroom use in county facilities based upon an individual's birth certificate. This affects less than one percent of the whole population. I don't know why that's up. On Thursday, Hatton said he was still researching the issue and declined to make a statement on camera. I asked some folks outside of the courthouse in Weizberg their opinion on the county taking up the issue, but no one wanted to speak on camera in support of the court's action. Two people I spoke to, however, said even broaching the issue is a waste of time by the court. I just feel like they're asking for trouble with it. I feel like it's going to cause an uproar where one isn't needed, because honestly, who's going to be standing at the bathroom checking to see if someone's got their birth certificate to see if they're a female or a male or anything else? So I think it's pointless, actually. Just aside from my views on the situation, I think it's going to do nothing but cause trouble. I think it's a distraction. I don't think it's a great idea. I think they'll obviously get sued. It's a form of discrimination. I don't support it. I don't agree with it. I also tried to reach Magistrate Bobby Howard for comment, but was unsuccessful. The Letcher Fiscal Court will meet in a special meeting Friday morning, but the county's budget is the only item on the agenda for discussion. Reporting in Weizberg for EKB News, I'm Chris Anderson.