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Johnson County proclaims March 31 Transgender Day of Visibility; local advocates urge continued protections
Summary
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation designating March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility. Local advocates thanked the board, warned about state-level policy threats and invited the public to community events this week.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation designating Monday, March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in the county.
The proclamation, read during the supervisors' meeting, says the county supports raising awareness of issues affecting transgender, gender-nonconforming and nonbinary residents and urged policies that protect their rights and well-being. Vice Chair V. Fixmerize moved approval; Supervisor Remington seconded the motion, and the board approved the proclamation by roll call vote.
The action drew members of the county's transgender community to the podium. Dr. Amadani, introduced themselves as a community resource navigator for the LGBT archive and an advocate and journalist, thanked the board and warned that state and federal policies are targeting transgender people. "We are having to deal ... with a government and a society that's fundamentally cis supremacist," Dr. Amadani said. "Your lives are not equal to cisgender people." They urged continued local support for protections and for public education to reduce ignorance about transgender people.
An unnamed elected official who identified themself as openly transgender also addressed the board, saying visibility can make people targets but remains important for community recognition and resilience. Members of the Trans Advisory Committee and other community volunteers thanked the supervisors for support and noted a slate of visibility events scheduled in Johnson County through the coming days.
The board's proclamation was symbolic; supervisors and presenters framed it as a show of county support amid ongoing state and national policy debates. Community organizers invited residents to a series of events, including educational sessions and a rally that they said would take place over the coming days.
The board adjourned after routine business; supervisors noted the county will continue to host and support advisory committees and community events related to the proclamation.
