June marks the start of pride month where we let our colors out to show appreciation for the LGBTQ+ community.
Hence, the City of Chula Vista has lit up the City Hall with a rainbow color gleam, they have also raised the pride flag at the Hall and changed their online logo to a colorful emblem for the entirety of June.
They have been making an effort to take action in honoring inclusivity and equality for LGBTQ+ community for six years now.
Through a release the City let us know about a study conducted by Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), in which they ranked some cities in the U.S. for their Municipal Equality. The score was out of 100 and the City of Chula Vista scored 89 plus 11 flex points which equaled the City to 100!
Some of the LGBTQ+ related points that ranked Chula Vista so high were LGBTQ+ Liaison in City Executive’s Office, Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits, City Provides Services to LGBTQ+ People Experiencing Homelessness, and Openly LGBTQ+ Elected or Appointed Leaders.
If you would like to read more about this study check out, https://www.hrc.org/resources/mei-2022-see-your-cities-scores.
The City offers many LGBTQ+ resources, and they are doing their best to expand those services.
For assistance, inquiries, or complaints, please contact the following LGBTQ+ Community Liaisons:
● Kelly Broughton, Deputy City Manager – (619) 691-5233 or email.
● Ernie Pineto, Police Sergeant – (619) 476-2453 or email.
● Henry Martin, Police Lieutenant – (619) 476 – 2574 or email.
And if you would like to learn more about the LGBTQ+ resources that the City of Chula Vista has to offer don’t hesitate to check here, https://www.chulavistaca.gov/residents/lgbtq-resources.
Let every month be pride month! Let’s treat everyone equally and share our love and respect for all kinds of love all day every day.
