Tonight's East Bay Stonewall Democrats event featured discussions with local elected leaders and government staff on how cities, school boards, and our county government are working to protect LGBTQ communities in Alameda County.
East Bay local governments are:
- Funding the Lakeshore LGBTQ District, healthcare services, housing, families, and other affirming services.
- Publicly reassuring parents of trans kids at board meetings that "we hold the line" and aren't going to roll back protections.
- Working closely with healthcare providers to respond to federal changes.
- Building all-gender restrooms.
Representation matters, both in elected office and in hiring and appointments - LGBTQ staff talked about being the go-to person to advise elected officials on decision making.
