Description
Regular Monthly Meeting (Agenda PDF)
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission’s mission is to advocate for a culture of respect and to monitor progress toward equality of all persons with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity. The Commission also promotes policies and practices that have a positive effect on the health, welfare and safety of persons who live, visit or work in the City of Cambridge with regard to sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.
Meeting Frequency: Meetings are open to the public and we welcome anyone and everyone to join us. Meetings are usually held on the 4th Thursday (no meetings in August and December. The November meeting is the 3rd Thursday, due to Thanksgiving Holiday) from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at Windsor Street Community Health Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 119 Windsor St., Cambridge.
For more information, visit the LGBTQ+ Webpage.
LGBTQ+ Commission July 25, 2019 Agenda
Welcome
Minute Taker - Rachel
Introductions
Approve Minutes from June Meeting
Approve / Modify Agenda
Police Department : Commissioner Bard (our liaison) will attend
- Response to questions we asked recently
- Discussion about topics covered in response
Report from Amelia Joselow – Research Associate
- Housing project status
- All gender bathrooms planning and progress
Future Events
- Cambridge Carnival - Sun, Sept 8 11-6
- Rainbow Room, where?, when?, planning committee (Meesh, Aren, Mal, Susan, Bill, and Maya)
Committees status
Pride Brunch review—how it went, suggestions, etc.
Begin a discussion on logo/flags, etc.
Public Comment / Announcements
Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept 26