March 25, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: March 25, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Subject:
Proclamation Declaring March 3 1, 2025, as Transgender
Day of Visibility
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Transgender Day of Visibility, observed annually on
March 31 is a day to celebrate the achievements,
resilience, and contributions of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals while also raising
awareness of the discrimination and barriers they
continue to face.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PROCLAMATION declaring March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Richmond – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
and Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).
DISCUSSION:
The City of Richmond recognizes the importance of visibility, advocacy, and support for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals. By proclaiming March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility, the City affirms its commitment to fostering an inclusive and affirming community for all residents, regardless of gender identity or expression. This proclamation celebrates the resilience, achievements, and contributions of transgender individuals in Richmond and beyond, while also acknowledging the ongoing challenges they face, including discrimination, violence, and AGENDA
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March 25, 2025
systemic inequities. Honoring the legacy of activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, this proclamation serves as a call to action to advance policies and protections that uphold the dignity, rights, and well-being of transgender people. The City encourages all residents to stand in solidarity with the transgender community, challenge stigma, and work toward a more just and equitable society for all.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation declaring March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility