City Proclamation Recognizing June as Pride Month
The City proclaims June as Pride Month, commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots that ignited the global LGBTQ+ rights movement. Despite significant progress, the LGBTQ+ community continues to face discrimination, and the City stands as a long-time ally, supporting inclusivity and equality. The City honors its history of advocacy, including its first openly gay City Councilmember, Tom Roberts, implementing landmark policies, while continuing to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ rights through organizations like the Pacific Pride Foundation and annual events like the Pride Festival.
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