Yakima Pride

May Public Meeting | Friday, May 17, 2024 - 10:00-5:00 PM (Public Comment starts at 4:30 PM)

This will be an in-person public meeting with no live broadcast. The public can attend in person and public comments will be received both in person at the meeting and in writing prior to the meeting.The public comment period allows 2-minutes for any individual to share their ideas or thoughts on issues that impact them as a 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonian – especially any potential policy suggestions or issues that they face when working with state agencies. Please note that to allow for time, this is not a time that Commissioners respond to comments, it is a time for them to listen and receive suggestions to consider. Written submissions can be any length and will be distributed to the Commissioners prior to the meeting.  If you want to submit public comments prior to the meeting, please direct them to Sawyer Tuttle, Executive Assistant for the Commission at sawyer.tuttle@lgbtq.wa.gov.

LGBTQ Youth Advisory Council Application Party | Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 1:00-4:00 PM

The LGBTQ Commission is starting a Youth Advisory Council and you are invite to attend an in-person application party!

This is an amazing opportunity to collaborate with the LGBTQ Commission in helping the Governor advance equity in our state. This is a chance to have your ideas, lived experience, and expertise inform policies that directly impact some of the most vulnerable members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

• Council members will be paid by a stipend and, since this a new committee, the first members will be a part of shaping the structure of the council. Appointments will be for a 2-year term.

• Open to youth ages 13-25.

Important to note: the LGBTQ Youth Advisory Council is a program within the Washington State LGBTQ Commission, and youth councilmembers will not be considered LGBTQ Commissioners.  

Have questions? Reach out to Sam Fennell, LGBTQ Commission Program Manager - Samuel.Fennell@lgbtq.wa.gov!