Since 2015, CivicPRIDE has been a consistently growing, informal network of LGBTQIA+ local government employees and their allies committed to creating a more inclusive profession. For nearly seven years we have strengthened connections, amplified voices, and made sure that our profession knows that we are here, we are queer, we are talented public servants, and … Continued
ELGL is the proud host of CivicPride content. The mission of CivicPRIDE is to advance inclusive local government by empowering LGBTQIA+ leadership. It is a national association for local government professionals of all gender and sexual identities. CivicPRIDE was thrilled to host its first ever virtual Inclusion Summit in June of this year. The four-hour, … Continued
In 2015, the organization that would soon be named CivicPRIDE met for the first time at the 101st annual International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference in Seattle, Washington thanks to the support of ELGL. Five years later, our board of directors is proud to celebrate the signing of an official affiliate agreement between CivicPRIDE and … Continued
ELGL is the proud host of CivicPride content. The mission of CivicPRIDE is to advance inclusive local government by empowering LGBTQIA+ leadership. It is a national association for local government professionals of all gender and sexual identities. Timothy Rooney is the City Manager of Mustang, OK and the current Chairman of the Mustang Chamber of … Continued
The National LGBTQ Task Force invites local government to participate in a very special Census Week of Action during Pride Month. There are five days of actions, starting June 22nd and running through June 26th, for LGBTQ individuals and communities to share the many ways in which we all count and how each one of … Continued
ELGL is the proud host of CivicPride content. The mission of CivicPRIDE is to advance inclusive local government by empowering LGBTQIA+ leadership.It is a national association for local government professionals of all gender and sexual identities. CivicPRIDE Board Member Taylor Reimann (LinkedIn) discusses workplace dress code policies and how confusing they can be for queer … Continued
Read the Newsletter! While most of us are stuck at home during these unprecedented times, why not become more involved with CivicPRIDE? CivicPRIDE is the first nationally recognized LGBTQIA+ professional association for local government management. Our mission is to advance inclusive local government by empowering LGBTQIA+ leadership. CivicPRIDE is only a few years old and growing every … Continued
ELGL is the proud host of CivicPride content. The mission of CivicPRIDE is to advance inclusive local government by empowering LGBTQIA+ leadership.It is a national association for local government professionals of all gender and sexual identities. CivicPRIDE Steering Committee Member Justyn Miller (Justyn’s LinkedIn) provides insight into the importance of the Census and representation of … Continued
Sara Hancock (LinkedIn) from the Town of Chapel Hill shares suggestions for creating more support for LGBTQIA+ in the workplace. Being openly LGBTQIA+ in the workplace is a tricky thing. I have been honest about my queer identity in the workplace for 10 years. This hasn’t always been an easy thing to do—I’ve been pulled … Continued
Note from Pam Davis, CivicPRIDE Chair: Happy National Coming Out Day! Today is a day the celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and the unique experiences we have coming into ourselves and then out to the world. One of the most powerful tools for social change is the ongoing relationship-building between people of diverse identities. When people … Continued
