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Pittsfield City Council declares city a sanctuary for transgender and gender-diverse people, passes resolution 9-0
Summary
After a packed public comment period, the Pittsfield City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring the city a sanctuary for transgender and gender-diverse people, with councilors citing community safety and local protections as the rationale.
The Pittsfield City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring the city a sanctuary for transgender and gender-diverse people after an extended public comment period in which residents and local leaders urged the council to act.
The vote came after multiple residents and advocates urged the council to adopt the resolution. "I call on the city council to also back the transgender and gender diverse community in Pittsfield," said William Garrity, a member of the Pittsfield School Committee. Councilor Costa introduced the petition and moved approval; the resolution passed by roll call, 9-0.
The resolution affirms the city’s stated commitment to protect access to health care, housing and employment…
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