From: [email protected]
To: CITYCOUNCIL-List
Subject: [EXTERNAL] LGBTQ+ Action Plan
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:56:44 AM
Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers,
I am writing in support of the proposed LGBTQ+ action plan.
At a time when the federal government and our own state leadership are willing to sacrifice trans people for their electoral prospects it is heartening to have the support of local government officials.
Thank you for your continued efforts supporting trans/non-binary/gender non-conforming Alamedans. - David Reid
Proud parent of a trans child.
From: Katie Reid
To: CITYCOUNCIL-List
Subject: [EXTERNAL] LGTBQ+ Action Plan
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 10:00:00 AM
Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council Members,
I am a resident and small business owner in Alameda. I am writing today to give my full support for the proposed LGTBQ+ action plan.
As the parent of a queer child my family has witnessed the positive impact of inclusive policies, and also the devastating harm of exclusionary policies.
Thank you for working to make our city safe for our children and neighbors.
Katie Reid
From: Travis Morgan
To: CITYCOUNCIL-List
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please support the LGBTQ Action Plan Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:58:45 AM
Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers,
I'm writing to express my strong support for the proposed initiatives to further LGBTQ+ inclusion in our city. The measures you're considering—establishing an International Transgender Day of Visibility, providing LGBTQ+ resources on the city website, and collecting demographic data—help ensure these members of our community feel like they belong.
Actions like these send a clear message that Alameda is a safe and welcoming place for everyone. By explicitly affirming and supporting our LGBTQ+ neighbors, friends, and family, we are strengthening the fabric of our community. With the rise of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and laws around our country we need this type of clear messaging now. Thank you for your leadership and for continuing to make Alameda a more inclusive and compassionate city.
Thank you,
Travis Morgan
From: Megan Murphy
To: CITYCOUNCIL-List
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Letter of strong support for Alameda"s LGBTQ+ Action Plan Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 8:34:32 PM
Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers,
I am writing today as a resident of Alameda to offer my wholehearted support for the proposed LGBTQ+ Action Plan.
It is an acknowledgment that true equity requires more than just tolerance—it demands intentional action to dismantle barriers and provide tangible support. I believe these initiatives will not only improve the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families but also enrich our entire community by fostering a culture of acceptance and diversity.
As someone who is personally connected to the LGBTQ+ community, I have seen firsthand the positive impact of inclusive policies. These are not abstract political issues; they affect the safety, mental health, and well-being of our neighbors, friends, and family members.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and leadership on this critical issue.
Sincerely,
Megan Murphy
From: Andy Wang
To: CITYCOUNCIL-List
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for LGBTQ Action Plan
Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 7:21:40 PM
Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers,
As a resident, a father to two children in Alameda’s public school system, and a member of the Alameda Planning Board, I want to express my support for efforts that make Alameda a city of inclusion and belonging. Sometimes it's necessary to explicitly invite in order not to implicitly exclude, and to make sure everyone in our community feels seen, heard, and valued.
These important words and actions are an essential part of what will continue to make this little island city so special and such a wonderful place to raise a family.
Thank you for your leadership in continuing to move this important work forward.
Sincerely,
Andy Wang
From: Bruce Bennett
To: CITYCOUNCIL-List
Subject: [EXTERNAL] LGBTQ
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 6:16:53 PM
I do not agree with city government spending any money or time making any accommodation for lgbtq people any more than you make accommodation for Caucasian or black or Hispanic people. Males belong in men’s rooms and sports. Women belong in women’s rooms and sports. Simple as that. It has worked for all of time.
Bruce Bennett
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