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Arcata council reads sanctuary proclamation for 2‑spirit, transgender, gender‑nonconforming and intersex people
Summary
The Arcata City Council presented a proclamation declaring the city a sanctuary for 2‑spirit, transgender, gender‑nonconforming and intersex people; local advocates described the measure as symbolic protection and urged continued action to support access to gender‑affirming care and safety for community members.
Arcata city leaders presented a proclamation Aug. 6 declaring the city a sanctuary for 2‑spirit, transgender, gender‑nonconforming and intersex (2S/TGI) people. The proclamation, read by Council Member Meredith Matthews, affirms that Arcata will "recognize gender‑affirming health care as a matter of health, privacy and equality" and states that "no city resources, including staff time or property, shall be used to detain, investigate, or penalize anyone seeking, providing, or supporting gender‑affirming care," "to the fullest extent permitted by the law." The text also directs the city to investigate threats or…
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