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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 2018 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month in Solano County (Supervisor Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Hannigan requests that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 2018 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride month is recognized to commemorate the historic event of the Stonewall uprising where members of the gay community took a stand for human rights and dignity at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2017/18 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2017/18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The Solano Pride Center is located at 1234 Empire Street, Suite 1560 in Fairfield. Solano Pride provides services for the LGBT 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.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board did not formally approve a flag policy for county buildings in 2018. The Board may choose to designate a specific date or a week in the month of June to fly the rainbow flag at the County Government Center. The Board could also choose not to adopt this resolution. This is not recommended because this is an opportunity to recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month in Solano County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
This resolution was prepared in conjunctio...
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