Strategic Plan
With every priority category, the LGBTQ+ Commission will develop and execute a strategic plan that includes recommendations to departments and the Board of Supervisors by following the standard practice for systemic change advocacy:
- Set the Priority: prioritize the most in need, impacted by county systems and underserved populations, with an intersectional lens
- Gather Information: review current and relevant reports, policies and budgets within the county system and departments, with a TGEI2S+ and LGBQA+
- TGEI2S+ is short for: Trans, Gender Expansive, Intersex, Two Spirit with the "+" to include the self determination of community members not represented by the acronym and the evolving and expanding understanding of limitless gender identities.
- LGBQA+ is short for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Asexual with the "+" to include the self determination of community members not represented by the acronym and the evolving and expanding understanding of limitless sexual identities.
- Listen and Collaborate: create opportunities to hear from and collaborate with directly impacted communities and allies, in coordination with the Community Engagement Standing Subcommittee
- Include Difference: recognize and support the autonomy and rights of people in no relationship and diverse relationship structures, regardless of immigration status
Tailor Accordingly: allow for flexibility to adjust plans or strategies based on unforeseen events or circumstances
Every priority category is to be activated by concurrent efforts led by commissioners, each with a plan that follows the standard practice for systemic change advocacy:
- County Workforce: to be activated by Vice-Chair Rogers and Chair Plascencia
- Safety: to be activated by Commissioner Khan-Valbuena and 2nd Vice Chair Russell-Slavin
- Housing: to be activated by Commissioner Fisher
- Healthcare: to be activated by Commissioner Abraham and Commissioner Soria
- Youth: to be activated by Commissioner Vasquez and Commissioner Martinez
Every priority population is to be approached through an intersectional lens and recognized within each step of the standard practice for systemic change advocacy:
- TGEI2S+
- Queer women and lesbians
- County systems impacted people
- People with different abilities