Welcome to the Seattle Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Commission Web site

Seattle LGBT Commission Launches Snapshot Seattle - Needs Assessment Survey for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community

Seattle City Council reaffirms its commitment to Seattle's LGBT community:

City Council press release 6/21/10

Council Resolution #31224: - Affirming the City of Seattle's commitment for full equal rights for all of its residents and employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity

Pride Month June 2010: Joint Proclamation by Seattle's Mayor and City Council

The Seattle Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Commission advises the Mayor, Council and departments about sexual minority issues, recommend policies and legislation, bring the sexual minority communities and the larger Seattle community together through long-ranged projects, and ensure that City departments fairly and equitably address sexual minority concerns as individuals and as a protected class.

The LGBT Commission consists of 15 representative citizens of Seattle appointed by the Mayor and City Council to serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, and other Seattle City departments. Seven commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, and seven appointments are made by the City Council. The Commission appoints the 15th member. Commissioners are appointed to a two year term of office and serve without pay.

The Commission is proud to present its  June 2009 eNewsletter . This issue includes articles on "Transgender Hate Crimes Expansion Bill Signed into Law," "Referendum 71 - Decline to Sign Campaign" and "US Conference of Mayors Passes Resolution Supporting the Freedom to Marry," as well as a letter from our Co-Chairs.

The Seattle LGBT Commission concern over the recent hate crimes occurring on Capitol Hill and other areas of Seattle.

The Seattle Office for Civil Rights provides staff and support to the Commission.