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Brooklyn City Council approves resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month on 4-3 vote
Summary
After public testimony about recent vandalism and months of internal discussion, the Brooklyn City Council voted 4-3 to adopt a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month on first reading; the measure did not meet the two-thirds threshold to take immediate effect.
The Brooklyn City Council voted 4-3 to adopt a resolution recognizing June as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning plus (LGBTQ+) Pride Month, placing the measure on first reading rather than giving it immediate effect.
The measure, introduced by Councilman Steven Coyle and cosponsored by Council President Kathy Pucci and Councilwoman Sue Grodick, drew public comment from several residents who urged support after a spate of local vandalism and threats against minority residents. Reverend Ginger Marshall, a Brooklyn resident, told the council, “Iam asking you to take a stand for our community and support this resolution and vote yes.” Joseph Pierce, also a resident,…
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