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In a unanimous decision, the Boston City Council has officially passed an ordinance to establish the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement as a permanent part of city government. This newly codified office, which was originally launched by the Mayor in 2022, will continue its mission to advocate for the rights, safety, and well-being of Boston's LGBTQIA2S+ community.
The office will specifically focus on advocating for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, non-binary and others whose sexual orientations or gender identities have historically faced marginalization. City leaders emphasized that while Boston has long been a leader in LGBTQIA2S+ rights, recent national trends have highlighted the urgent need to institutionalize local protections and support systems.
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"The well-being and safety of the City are significantly enhanced when all residents and visitors, including LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, can fully participate in and benefit from City services, programs and opportunities," reads the ordinance.
The Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement will continue to address critical issues such as housing and employment discrimination, health disparities and barriers to services. It will also serve as a platform to elevate the voices and experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ residents with an emphasis on intersectionality. This recognizes that experiences of discrimination are often shaped by the intersections of race, gender, age, ability and socioeconomic status.
By passing this ordinance, the City Council affirms its commitment to fostering a Boston where every resident - regardless of identity - is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. The establishment of this permanent office is a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable city for all individuals.
In a unanimous decision, the Boston City Council has officially passed an ordinance to establish the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement as a permanent part of city government. This newly codified office, which was originally launched by the Mayor in 2022, will continue its mission to advocate for the rights, safety, and well-being of Boston's LGBTQIA2S+ community.
The office will specifically focus on advocating for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, non-binary and others whose sexual orientations or gender identities have historically faced marginalization. City leaders emphasized that while Boston has long been a leader in LGBTQIA2S+ rights, recent national trends have highlighted the urgent need to institutionalize local protections and support systems.
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"The well-being and safety of the City are significantly enhanced when all residents and visitors, including LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, can fully participate in and benefit from City services, programs and opportunities," reads the ordinance.
The Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement will continue to address critical issues such as housing and employment discrimination, health disparities and barriers to services. It will also serve as a platform to elevate the voices and experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ residents with an emphasis on intersectionality. This recognizes that experiences of discrimination are often shaped by the intersections of race, gender, age, ability and socioeconomic status.
By passing this ordinance, the City Council affirms its commitment to fostering a Boston where every resident - regardless of identity - is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. The establishment of this permanent office is a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable city for all individuals.
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