Description
Regular Monthly Meeting
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 March 28, 2019 Agenda (Link to PDF)
Welcome
Minute Taker
Introductions
Approve Minutes from February Meeting
Approve/Modift Agenda
Police Department: GOAL training presentation and discussion
- Toni Maviki from GOAL-NE will present
- Commissioner Bard will attend
- Topics include curriculum, can some Commission members attend?, how have trainings been received?, are there refresher sessions for previous attendees?, how to increase participation by Fire Department and other EMT organizations, other questions…
[ Police Department Relationship statement approval ] ?
Participation at Mayfair? - May 5
Youth Committee
Pride Brunch Committee
- Brief report - Two meetings on April 3:
- Mayors Office - 9am
- Committee meeting - 6 pm Au Bon Pain
Handbook Committee
- Discussion/ Comments
- Next Steps
All Gender Bathrooms Committee
New Commissioner recruiting status
Public Comment / Announcements
Next Meeting: Thursday, April 25