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Sacramento proclaims Pride Month; Lavender Chorus performs at council
Summary
The Sacramento City Council adopted a Pride Month resolution and heard remarks from staff and community groups; the Lavender Chorus performed and the LGBTQ+ Center thanked the council for its public solidarity.
The Sacramento City Council on an evening meeting adopted a resolution recognizing Pride Month and heard a performance by the Lavender Chorus.
Council Member Maple introduced the resolution as a signal that LGBT residents "need to know they belong in this city," saying the proclamation is both a celebration and a reminder that "every person needs to know they belong in this city." The Lavender Chorus, described in the record as Sacramento’s first queer chorus and a sibling to the Sacramento Women’s Chorus and Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, performed for the council and was greeted with applause.
Jennifer, representing the city’s Public Works resource group, said staff support for the resolution reflects the work of employees who are part of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. "Pride Month is more than a reminder," she said, calling it an honor to staff and a recognition that the city still has work to do to ensure everyone is seen and heard. Dana of the LGBTQ+ Center thanked the mayor, city manager and council for marching in solidarity at Pride weekend events and said the recognition "means a great deal" to center participants.
The ceremonial presentation concluded with an invitation for a group photo at the front of the chamber. No formal policy action followed from the presentation; the resolution was presented as a ceremonial adoption and public recognition.
