That is just insensitive and unrespectable. I can’t believe they’d do that.
Try going to the opposition local member as they will like some dirt on the current members and may help you fight it out.
If you wanted to start some sort of petition I’m sure a lot of people will sign it.
Also try and look for an alternate solution for them, so you can go to them with some sort of resolution rather than just a complaint.
Good luck.