Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a resolution that declares it a “sanctuary city” for transgender people. The resolution, which was discussed at Tuesday’s council meeting, states it’s important for the city to reiterate the commitment to transgender rights and equal protections for transgender people. The resolution ensures the rights of transgender people are upheld and that no city resources would be used to detain individuals seeking care.Over 30 people for and against the resolution showed up at City Hall.Meredith Cooper, who supports the resolution, believes it is part of reproductive justice. “There are a whole lot more people who are experiencing gender dysphoria, that need gender-affirming care than a lot of folks realize,” said Cooper. Beth Bourne, one of the people opposing the resolution, told KCRA 3 her main concern is children. “This sanctuary city is saying that we will promote the idea that people can be born in the wrong body,” said Bourne. After more than an hour of public comment, councilmembers voted unanimously to pass the resolution. “This is the sort of thing that you hope is never necessary,” said Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who introduced the resolution. “You hope it never gets triggered. That there’s never anyone coming to Sac who is potentially fleeing law enforcement for the sole reason of looking for health care.”However, “it’s important to be realistic,” Valenzuela added.The resolution passed days before Transgender Day of Visibility, which is on March 31. Read the full resolution here.
Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a resolution that declares it a “sanctuary city” for transgender people.
The resolution, which was discussed at Tuesday’s council meeting, states it’s important for the city to reiterate the commitment to transgender rights and equal protections for transgender people. The resolution ensures the rights of transgender people are upheld and that no city resources would be used to detain individuals seeking care.
Over 30 people for and against the resolution showed up at City Hall.
Meredith Cooper, who supports the resolution, believes it is part of reproductive justice.
“There are a whole lot more people who are experiencing gender dysphoria, that need gender-affirming care than a lot of folks realize,” said Cooper.
Beth Bourne, one of the people opposing the resolution, told KCRA 3 her main concern is children.
“This sanctuary city is saying that we will promote the idea that people can be born in the wrong body,” said Bourne.
After more than an hour of public comment, councilmembers voted unanimously to pass the resolution.
“This is the sort of thing that you hope is never necessary,” said Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who introduced the resolution. “You hope it never gets triggered. That there’s never anyone coming to Sac who is potentially fleeing law enforcement for the sole reason of looking for health care.”
However, “it’s important to be realistic,” Valenzuela added.
The resolution passed days before Transgender Day of Visibility, which is on March 31.
Read the full resolution here.
