“Gay Pride Month helps us celebrate diversity and raise awareness about equal rights for all of our citizens,” said Council Chair Larry Phillips. The Council and King County have worked to end discrimination against members of our community who identify as LGBTQ. This is the fifth consecutive year the County Council has recognized our progress towards equal rights through this proclamation. “I’m proud to represent a community that values equality and fairness for everybody.” “Our economy works best when everyone is included,” said Councilmember Dave Upthegrove, co-sponsor of the proclamation. “I am honored to recognize the people whose efforts to bring us closer to this goal every day.” “This proclamation is not just an opportunity to appreciate the incredible progress that we’ve made towards full equality for the LGBTQ community, but to also focus on the work to be done,” said Councilmember Joe McDermott. ![]() Acknowledging the contributions the LGBTQ community brings to King County and recognizing the ongoing quest for equality under the law, the Metropolitan King County Council today declared June 2015 as Gay Pride Month in King County.
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