AN ORDINANCE changing the name of the Seattle Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Commission to the Seattle Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Commission; amending Chapter 3.14 and Section 15.52.005 of the Seattle Municipal Code to reflect the name change.
Agenda Item Town Council Bill one one, 1873 Changing the name of the Seattle Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Commission to the Seattle Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Commission amending Chapter 3.14 and Section 15.50 2.005 occurred to reflect the name change. The committee recommends the bill passed. Councilmember Herbold. Thank you. I worked with the LGBT Commission, LGBT Commission at the time to work to change the commission name to include the Q for queer. It's important for the commission that represents this community and the name they believe should reflect the current and inclusive term. The word queer was used once upon a time as a demeaning description. But starting in the late eighties, queer scholars, activists, community members and workers began to return, reclaim the term, to establish a sense of community and to specifically assert a distinct, politicized identity as people who are civically engaged. The City of Seattle advocates for greater awareness of discrimination faced by young people who use queer as a positive identity in which to feel empowered to politically impact their communities. The city values being an open, inclusive city for all of its residents. And with this legislation, the commission's name also reflects our values. Thank you, Councilman Herbold. And any further comments? Please call the role on the passage of the bill. Whereas O'Brian, Baker, Burgess, Gonzalez, Herbal, I Johnson President Harrell. Ranked. Eight in. Favor and opposed. The bill passed and chair of the Senate. Please read agenda item number 11.