"Tonight I went through with my Sharpie and covered all of the X-rated graphics and dialogue contained within this disgusting book prior to returning the book to the library."
— Kevin Lockhart, public Facebook post, Webster NY Neighborhood Community group, May 22, 2026, describing what he did to a Webster Public Library book before returning it
Who is Kevin Lockhart?
Kevin Lockhart is a Webster-area resident who has been an active presence in local community Facebook groups, including the "Webster NY Neighborhood Community" group. In May 2026, he announced publicly in that group that he has gathered nearly 1,000 of the 1,084 signatures required to qualify as an independent candidate for Webster Town Supervisor on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. He is currently in the petition-gathering phase and has not yet been certified as a candidate. Source: Kevin Lockhart, public Facebook post, Webster NY Neighborhood Community group, May 2026.
He also operates a public Facebook page called "Awakened Enlightened," where he describes himself as "Abolitionist, Student, and Historical figure" and shares video content documenting local events.
What's on the record
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Webster Public Library: Book Challenge and Defacement of Library Property, May 2026
On May 22, 2026, Kevin Lockhart posted in the "Webster NY Neighborhood Community" Facebook group that he had filed a formal book challenge at the Webster Public Library against the graphic novel Flamer, spoken with the library director, removed the book from the shelf, and taken it home with him. He stated that the library director, Adam Traub, agreed with part of his position. He also wrote: "We pay $47,000/month to fund the library for this trash?"
Later that same evening, Lockhart posted again in the same group to report what he had done before returning the book. In his own words:
"Tonight I went through with my Sharpie and covered all of the X-rated graphics and dialogue contained within this disgusting book prior to returning the book to the library. The trauma that the content can cause to children far outweighs any potential hypothetical upside. Whichever librarian purchased this book and allowed minors to access it should be subject to an ethics investigation."
He attached photographs of defaced pages. In a follow-up comment, Lockhart wrote: "I did not post the worst photos as they may still violate Facebook's guidelines even with the censorship added."
Flamer is a published graphic novel by Mike Curato. Webster Public Library books are the property of the library, not the patrons who borrow them.
Lockhart's morning post (May 22, 2026) announcing the book challenge. Source: Kevin Lockhart, public Facebook post, Webster NY Neighborhood Community group.
Lockhart's evening post (May 22, 2026) describing his use of a Sharpie on the library book. Source: Kevin Lockhart, public Facebook post, Webster NY Neighborhood Community group.
Sources: Kevin Lockhart, two public Facebook posts, Webster NY Neighborhood Community group, May 22, 2026. Self-authored; no characterization required beyond direct quotation.
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Change.org Petition: Rochester City School District, February 2026
In February 2026, a petition was filed on Change.org requesting that the Rochester City School Board restrict Kevin Lockhart's access to school property and school-sponsored events. The petition characterizes his behavior as "a history of acting dangerously and erratically both offline and online." As of May 2026, 2,214 people had signed the petition.
The school-district context is notable: the petition sought to restrict Lockhart's access specifically because of concerns about his behavior around school-age children and teenagers — the same age group he cited as his reason for defacing the Webster Public Library's copy of Flamer, a young adult graphic novel.
Two points of precision: This petition involves the Rochester City School District, not Webster Central School District. And the petition documents that community members have raised concerns about his behavior; it is not a legal or official finding that his behavior meets any defined standard.
Source: Change.org petition, retrieved May 2026. Live petition; signature count subject to change.
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Monroe County Legislature: Capital Improvement Budget Hearing, July 2024
According to an observer report filed by the League of Women Voters of Rochester Metro Area (LWV-RMA), Kevin Lockhart was the sole member of the public to speak at a Monroe County Legislature Capital Improvement Budget hearing in July 2024. His remarks did not address the budget under consideration. Instead, he directed angry remarks about alleged corruption at the proceedings. Law enforcement was called, and he was escorted from the hearing room.
Source: LWV-RMA observer report, July 2024. Single source; not independently corroborated by a second record.
Why it matters
The documented record above is public, available, and relevant to any assessment of a candidate asking for public trust.
Webster residents have the right to see that record.
Sources
- Kevin Lockhart, two Facebook posts, "Webster NY Neighborhood Community" group, May 22, 2026. Morning post: Lockhart announces he filed a formal book challenge against Flamer at the Webster Public Library, removed the book from the shelf, and took it home. Evening post: Lockhart states he used a Sharpie to cover content in the book before returning it, and attaches photographs of the defaced pages. Both posts are self-authored and were published in a public Facebook group. Screenshots preserved as evidence.
- LWV-RMA observer report, July 2024. League of Women Voters of Rochester Metro Area. Documents Kevin Lockhart's removal from a Monroe County Legislature Capital Improvement Budget hearing after he directed angry remarks at the proceedings. Single source; not independently corroborated by a second contemporaneous record.
- Change.org petition, February 2026. Public petition requesting the Rochester City School Board restrict Kevin Lockhart's access to school property and school-sponsored events. 2,214 signatures as of May 2026. This petition involves the Rochester City School District, not Webster Central School District.
- Kevin Lockhart, public Facebook posts, "Webster NY Neighborhood Community" group and Facebook page "Awakened Enlightened" (facebook.com/awakened.enlightened.2025). Source for background biographical information: Lockhart's candidacy announcement (nearly 1,000 of 1,084 required signatures, May 2026) and his public page self-description as "Abolitionist, Student, and Historical figure."