Chicago City Council LGBT Caucus
The LGBT Caucus of the Chicago City Council is a bloc of aldermen in the Chicago City Council that was formed in 2015, to focus on issues affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.[1][2][3] During the 2019–23 term, the caucus consists of 5 members, out of the council's 50 aldermen.
LGBT Caucus | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Seats in Chicago City Council | 5 / 50
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History
The caucus was formed by five openly gay or lesbian aldermen in June 2015.[2] Upon its formation, the caucus' legislative priorities included "HIV care and prevention, homelessness, violence and workplace discrimination against transgender people."[1][3]
Membership
Current members
The following table lists current aldermen who are members of the LGBT Caucus, as of May 2019.[4]
| Member | Ward | Joined |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Lopez | 15 | 2015[2] |
| Carlos Ramirez-Rosa | 35 | 2015[2] |
| Tom Tunney | 44 | 2015[2] |
| James Cappleman | 46 | 2015[2] |
| Maria Hadden | 49 | 2019[4][5] |
Past members
| Member | Ward | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Mell | 33 | 2015[2] | 2019; lost re-election |
References
- Vivanco, Leonor (2015-08-03). "What to know about Chicago's LGBT Caucus". RedEye Chicago. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- "Chicago Aldermen Form First-Ever LGBT Caucus in City Council". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on 2019-05-31. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- "LGBT council members promise citywide focus - Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News Archive". Windy City Times. 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- Office of the City Clerk (2019-05-29). "Recognition extended to the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and declaration of June 28, 2019, as a day of celebration for the LGBTQ community". chicago.legistar.com. Resolution #R2019-350: Chicago City Council. Retrieved 2019-05-31.CS1 maint: location (link)
- Alderwoman Maria Hadden (2019-05-30). "Yesterday I attended my first City Council meeting..." www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
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