Title
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize Transgender Day of Visibility.
Report
Issue:
Whether to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility.
Staff Contact:
Tobi Hill-Meyer, Diversity Equity Inclusion Program Manager, 360.753.8285
Presenter(s):
Valerie Dettenwanger, Oly Trans Fam
Andri Chavez, Oly Trans Fam
Annie Monahan, Oly Trans Fam
Background and Analysis:
Transgender Day of Visibility was originally created in to celebrate the achievements of trans people and promote the important works of trans artists, writers and community resources. This year there are legislative attacks against trans people across the country, including efforts to deny access to health care to both trans youth and trans adults, suppress resources for trans youth in schools, grant protections for students and faculty who bully trans students, criminalize the parental choice to support a trans child’s healthcare needs, or for trans people to perform in public.
Climate Analysis:
Using the Climate Framework, it was determined this project does not involve buildings/energy use, transportation/land use, water/waste, or agriculture/forests/urban tree canopy.
Equity Analysis:
There are meaningful and significant disparities that transgender people face. This proclamation is a reminder for the City organization, the community, local businesses, organizations to support the powerful work and creations of trans people and to support trans people in a time of increasing denial of basic human rights.
Financial Impact:
No financial impact.
Options:
1. Recognize Transgender Day of Visibility 2024.
2. Do not recognize Transgender Day of Visibility 2024.
3. Recognize Transgender Day of Visibility 2024 at another time.
Attachments:
Proclamation