What a great night for Arlington and the LGBT community!
Our community and its allies turned out in force last night in favor of Arlington recognizing Gay Pride Month and encouraging Pride Month-related activities. Last week we received information that a fanatical faction would “flood the council chambers” in opposition to any recognition of or support for Gay Pride Month in Arlington. The issue was not on the agenda, so anyone speaking had to do so during the Public Comment section of the meeting.
The best initial estimates are that 120 individuals attended in support of the LGBT community and only 15 in opposition.
Thank you all, once again, for showing up with little notice on a rainy Tuesday night to demonstrate to the Arlington City Council that those who embrace bigotry and encourage hate are not true representatives of our great city. Progress does not come without resistance. Your presence last night proved to me that the LGBT community has broad support in Arlington and that our community and its allies will show up to fight for everyone’s right to live as their authentic selves.