Chicago_City_Council_LGBT_Caucus

Chicago City Council LGBT Caucus

Chicago City Council LGBT Caucus

Political party

The LGBT Caucus of the Chicago City Council is a bloc of aldermen in the Chicago City Council that was formed in 2015, to focus on issues affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.[1][2][3] As of 2022, the caucus consists of 6 members, out of the council's 50 aldermen.

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History

The caucus was formed by five openly gay or lesbian aldermen in June 2015.[2] Upon its formation, the caucus' legislative priorities included "HIV care and prevention, homelessness, violence and workplace discrimination against transgender people."[1][3]

Membership

Current members

The following table lists current aldermen who are members of the LGBT Caucus, as of May 2019.[4]

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Past members

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    Vivanco, Leonor (2015-08-03). "What to know about Chicago's LGBT Caucus". RedEye Chicago. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  2. [2]
    "Chicago Aldermen Form First-Ever LGBT Caucus in City Council". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on 2019-05-31. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  3. [3]
    "LGBT council members promise citywide focus - Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News Archive". Windy City Times. 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  4. [4]
    Office of the City Clerk (2019-05-29). "Recognition extended to the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and declaration of June 28, 2019, as a day of celebration for the LGBTQ community". chicago.legistar.com. Resolution #R2019-350: Chicago City Council. Retrieved 2019-05-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  5. [5]
    Spielman, Fran (2022-09-21). "Newly seated Ald. Knudsen touts youth, role in LGBTQ community: 'Representation matters'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  6. [6]
    Alderwoman Maria Hadden (2019-05-30). "Yesterday I attended my first City Council meeting..." www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
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