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+ lens
• 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

The Transgender, Gender-Expansive and Intersex (TGI) Plan

In response to the TGI State of Emergency declared by the LGBTQ+ Commission of Los Angeles County, the Commission deliberately centers its TGI Plan within the Strategic Plan by:

1. Countering inaccurate narratives about TGI people.

• Challenging harmful narratives within literature, language and public discourse by promoting accurate, evidence-informed information
• Elevating positive and affirming narratives about TGI people and communities
• Recognizing the diversity, interconnectedness, and shared experiences within TGI communities and across LGBTQ+ communities
• Promoting equitable access to critical services and resources

2. Integrating the Commission’s ongoing and emerging work with the lived experiences of TGI people.

• Grounding Commission initiatives, recommendations, and activities in the needs and experiences of TGI populations
• Ensuring TGI perspectives are incorporated across the Commission’s areas of focus

3. Advancing programs, policies, and budget priorities that support TGI people.

• Assessing existing County services, policies, practices, and training for responsiveness to TGI needs
• Engaging and advocating for inclusive policy and budget priorities Maximizing impact for TGI people during both current and future periods of crisis and recovery

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 Chair Rogers and Commissioner Plascencia
• Healthcare (Health and Behavioral Health – Mental Health and Substance Abuse): to be activated by Chair Rogers, Vice Chair Lelliott, Commissioner Abraham Commissioner Russell-Slavin, Commissioner Soria, and Commissioner Whittington
• Housing: to be activated by Commissioner Fisher and Commissioner Whittington
• Immigration: to be activated by Vice Chair Lelliott and Commissioner Plascencia
• Safety: to be activated by Chair Rogers, Vice Chair Lelliott, Commissioner Khan-Valbuena, and Commissioner Russell-Slavin
• Youth (children and transition age youth): to be led activated by Second Vice Chair Martinez, Commissioner Vasquez and Commissioner Whittington

Every priority population is to be approached through an intersectional lens and recognized within each step of the standard practice for systemic change advocacy:

• Artists and culture workers
• County systems impacted people
• Immigrants and refugees
• Low income LGBTQ+ people
• People with different abilities
• Queer women and lesbians
• TGEI2S+ people