Public records requests recently revealed some shocking emails between Deltona, Florida Mayor Dennis Mulder and George Griffin is the President of the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The following email exchange was obtained by a public records request from the City. It is now apparent why the City fought to keep religious paintings out of the City Hall Black History Month display. Mayor Mulder is a member of the ACLU and says the ACLU's importance to him, his life and his political philosophy is "immeasurable."

On February 17, George Griffin sent the following email to Mayor Mulder:


Below is an email sent between the two men the following week:


Email confirmation that Mayor Mulder is a card-carrying member of the ACLU: