The town of Seneca Falls is looking to end all ties with the National Women’s Hall of Fame.

Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro plans on introducing a resolution Tuesday that would end funding, in-kind services and municipal services to the Hall following the recent announcement that Jane Fonda would be inducted later this year. The resolution states, “out of respect for the town’s many veterans who proudly served our nation, any support of this outrageous induction choice should be vehemently opposed.”

Over the last ten years, the town has given 278-THOUSAND dollars in financial donations to the Hall, while also securing 420-THOUSAND dollars in Community Development Block Grant reimbursements.

The National Women’s Hall of Fame issued this statement:

“The National Women’s Hall of Fame selected Seneca Falls, N.Y., as its home 50 years ago. Since its incorporation in 1969, the Hall has helped bring thousands of visitors to the region each year and has been an economic generator for the Town of Seneca Falls and the entire Finger Lakes Region. With the upcoming rehabilitation of the 1844 Seneca Knitting Mill, an historical treasure, we are on the cusp of opening the $8M facility’s first floor which will bring additional tourists to the Town, helping to keep its mark on the national map.

The National Women’s Hall of Fame has always honored and respected the Town’s important decisions to stand up for what was not historically deemed popular. The Hall is forever grateful for the steady hand that has always guided the Town to celebrate women’s achievements. We are, however, disappointed that we have not had the opportunity to meet with the Town to discuss its proposed resolution or the basis behind it. The National Women’s Hall of Fame board welcomes the opportunity to create an open dialogue to discuss the Town’s concerns. We believe that all voices should be heard before there is such a drastic step as the proposed resolution. That’s what democracy, and the efforts of women’s suffrage, are all about.”