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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month; and Authorize displaying the Progress Pride Flag at the County Administrative Building (Supervisor Brown)
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Brown requests that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Solano County; and authorize displaying the Progress Pride Flag at the County Administrative Building.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Supervisor Brown requests that the Solano County Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Solano County and requests the progress pride flag to be flown at the County Government Center for the entire month of June.
The Solano Pride Center is located at 1234 Empire Street, Suite 1560 in Fairfield. Solano Pride provides services for the LGBTQ+ citizens in Solano County by offering social, recreational, and educational activities, counseling and youth groups. Founded in 1998, Solano Pride is a 501c3 organization, and is funded by Solano County Mental Health and individual contributions.
For more information, visit www.SolanoPride.com or call (707) 207-3430.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by District 2’s FY2024/25 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to adopt and present the resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, but this is not recommended because this is an opportunity to celebrate our dynamic LGBTQ+ community, and to raise awareness of their contributions in fostering and promoting a healthy and safe community for all.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Solano Pride Center.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION