Equity, Disability & LGBTQIA+ Justice

Intersectionality must be at the center of the City’s work. We must fight for greater work protections, healthcare access, and anti-discrimination policies to address the disparities our LGBTQIA+ and disability community are forced to grapple with.

 Looking Ahead:

Support ordinances that retrofit and require buildings to be accessible. 

Stop employers from paying subminimum wage to workers with disabilities. 

Create penalties and stronger regulations of labor laws so employers do not violate disability and LGBTQIA+ rights. 

Support our LGBTQIA+ community who are more susceptible to experiencing homelessness by funding initiatives that reduce barriers, provide support, and create a healthy and safe environment.

Implement emergency response teams that will respond to community situations. Trained to specifically work with LGBTQIA+ people and members of our disability community. 

Ensure any grants given to shelters, outreach organizations, and public health workers are trans, non-binary, and disability friendly. 

Work with the State Legislature to end the LGBTQIA+ panic defense and prevent the anti-trans bathroom bill from passing.