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Lisa Middleton becomes Palm Springs mayor, third out trans mayor in U.S. history, first in CA
--From a press release
2021-12-09
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Today LGBTQ Victory Fund and Equality California jointly praised news that Palm Springs, California City Councilwoman Lisa Middleton will be sworn-in as Palm Springs mayor on Thursday. Middleton will become the first out transgender mayor in California and just the third out transgender mayor in U.S. history. The mayorship in Palm Springs rotates among councilmembers who serve one-year terms.
Middleton — who became the the first out transgender person elected to a non-judicial position in California in 2017 with the support of Equality California and Victory Fund — is also running for the state senate in 2022 and is endorsed by both organizations. She will be the first out transgender state legislator in California history if she wins.
"Lisa's elevation to mayor is a milestone moment for California, but also for trans people across the nation who want to make positive change through public service," said Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund. "While hateful politicians attempt to vilify trans people for their own perceived political gain, Lisa is the model of a true public servant — one who lifts people up and focuses on issues that actually improve people's lives. Lisa is a trailblazer who will be a fantastic mayor and we are excited for her to shatter another lavender ceiling with a state senate win in 2022."
"Lisa Middleton has been a transformational trailblazer, and we're proud to be by her side as she makes history again — this time as California's first out transgender mayor," said Equality California Executive Director Tony Hoang. "Just as important as the powerful representation she's provided, Lisa has been a champion for bold solutions to the big challenges Palm Springs faces — housing affordability, access to affordable healthcare, support for our elders, the climate crisis and more. We know that Lisa will continue to be champion for the Coachella Valley and all Californians when she is elected to the California Senate next year."
Currently there are just 42 out trans people serving in the entire country and only six are in California. There are no currently serving out trans mayors, however Stu Rasmussen previously served as mayor of Silverton, Oregon, and Jess Herbst as mayor of New Hope, Texas. Only one out trans person has ever been elected to a state senate in the U.S. — Sarah McBride of Delaware.
Equality California
Equality California is the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization. We bring the voices of LGBTQ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve.
LGBTQ Victory Fund
LGBTQ Victory Fund works to achieve and sustain equality by increasing the number of openly LGBTQ elected officials at all levels of government while ensuring they reflect the diversity of those they serve.
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