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Trans Latina Coalition urges Los Angeles to refer equity and TGI wellness initiative to budget committee
Summary
The Trans Latina Coalition briefed the committee on expanded services and requested the committee instruct the trans advisory council to prepare a budget referral so the full City Council can consider dedicated funding for trans-led organizations.
The Trans Latina Coalition told the Los Angeles City Committee on Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disabilities that its programs have expanded rapidly and that City investment is needed to sustain culturally specific services.
María Román, identified as vice president and head of workforce/employer relations for the Trans Latina Coalition, said the organization provided 33,753 services in 2025 and described a portfolio that includes daily food distribution, workforce development, case management, legal services and emergency transitional housing. "When we talk about supporting our community, the question is not just…
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