GFOA's LGBTQIA+ Forum: Annual Business Meeting and Creating Welcoming Communities
GFOA's LGBTQIA+ Caucus exists to advocate for its members within the profession and works to increase the visibility of LGBTQIA+ people within GFOA and the profession as a whole. At this session, the Caucus will highlight key issues, discuss the previous year's activities, and conduct our annual business meeting.
Attendees will also hear from a DC-area government that applied for and received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index on the process and what it meant for their City. This session is open to all conference attendees.
Learning Objectives
Analyze a case study that illustrates the benefits of an LGBTQIA+-affirming local government
Identify steps that local governments can take to support their LGBTQIA+ employees and residents
Understand how the Municipal Equality Index could apply to your local government
Speakers
Sr. Data & Financial Management Analyst, City of Arlington, Texas
Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager, City of Gaithersburg, Maryland