May 26, 2026
Mayor's Office
DATE: May 26, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Councilmember Jamelia Brown
Subject:
Proclamation recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month in the City of Richmond
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
May 28, 2024
May 27, 2025
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Proclamation to recognize and celebrate the
contributions, resilience, and rights of LGBTQI+
individuals by proclaiming June 2026 as Pride Month in
the City of Richmond.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PROCLAMATION recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month in the City of Richmond - Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-
620-6503), Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-
6861), and Councilmember Jamelia Brown (510-412-
2050).
DISCUSSION:
June is recognized nationwide as LGBTQI+ Pride Month, a time to honor the history, achievements, and ongoing struggles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and other gender and sexual minority groups. The City of Richmond proudly joins this recognition by proclaiming June as LGBTQI+ Pride Month, reaffirming its commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all residents.
AGENDA
REPORT
May 26, 2026
This year marks the 12th anniversary of Richmond Rainbow Pride, a local organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQI+ visibility, advocacy, and celebration within our community. Their work reflects the resilience, leadership, and strength of Richmond’s LGBTQI+ residents and allies.
While we celebrate the cultural, social, and economic contributions of LGBTQI+ individuals, we also recognize that members of this community continue to face discrimination and inequities. This proclamation serves as both a celebration and a call to action, reinforcing the City's dedication to protecting the rights and dignity of LGBTQI+ individuals and standing firmly against hate, bias, and exclusion.
The city encourages all residents, businesses, and community organizations to uplift LGBTQI+ voices, promote awareness, and participate in efforts that advance equality and respect for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation Recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month