Issue proclamation recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025
In Plain English
The city formally honors transgender people killed in anti-transgender violence from October 2024 to September 2025. Transgender Day of Remembrance began in 1999 to memorialize Rita Hester and continues annually with vigils and community events. The proclamation reaffirms Richmond's commitment to protecting transgender residents from discrimination and violence.
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Approve consent calendar
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Public Comments
1 public comment — 1 spoken
- Jamin PursellIn person
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