“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.”
– Barbara Gittings
Mission
Provide LGBTQ municipal officials and their colleagues with a forum to share ideas and develop leadership experience. The LGBTQ Caucus is dedicated to help increase opportunities for LGBTQ people to serve in leadership roles + advocate on issues that impact our diverse constituencies in California.
Our Goals
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PROVIDE
A forum for the LGBTQ elected city officials + community members to discuss priority issues that impact LGBTQ people.
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ENCOURAGE
The active involvement and participation of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer municipal officials and their straight allies in the Caucus and programs of the League of California Cities.
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SERVE
As a key resource to identify and promote of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer elected and appointed officials for leadership positions.
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CONNECT
City officials with one another to share information and ideas, develop leadership experience, and promote a responsive city government.