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.
July 26, 2018 Agenda (link to pdf)
Welcome
Minute Taker
Introductions
Approve Minutes from June Meeting
Approve / Modify Agenda
Commission Relationship with Police Department
· Report from Police Committee / discussion
Report from Amelia Joselow
· Update on Out-of School Time Services Report
· Homeless Youth services status?
· Youth Behavior Risks Summary
Recent Past Events
· Freedom for all Massachusetts Town Hall – July 25
Future Events
· Town Meeting – date unspecified – Oct? - Committee mtg. after this meeting
Brief discussion on items for consideration by Strategic Planning Committee
· Start discussion on possible actions based on end of March/beginning April Diversity Training training
· Other topics
Public Comment / Announcements
Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept 27 (No Meeting in August)
For more information, visit the LGBTQ+ Webpage.