To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Natalie Arroyo
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Proclamation for Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) Pride Month
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the proclamation.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 2004 - Celebrate successes and foster community pride
DISCUSSION:
Pride Month, observed each June in Humboldt County, recognizes the history, contributions and resilience of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. It serves as a time to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion throughout Humboldt County. In alignment with the Board’s 2020 directive to support equity and inclusion in the workplace, initiatives like the Humboldt County Queer Affinity Group have provided supportive spaces for employee connection and engagement. Proclaiming June 2025 as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month reaffirms the county’s commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Funding
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to a ceremonial proclamation.
STAFFING IMPACT:
None
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board Discretion
ATTACHMENTS:
2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A