During LGBTQ+ History Month in October, Mayor Walsh announced the members of the new LGBTQ+ Advisory Board to the City of Syracuse. The 19 appointees responded to an open call for nominations this summer.
The members are:
- Mattie Cerio
- Alex Cimino
- Kim Dill
- Gloria Gaye
- Barrie Gewanter
- Susan Horn
- Coran Klaver
- Chris Kukenberger
- Mallory Livingston
- Jimmy Monto
- Anne Montreal
- Stacy Myers
- M. Catherine Richardson
- John Rushing
- Leonardo Sanchez
- Rahzie Seals
- Michael Sgro
- Nick Stamoulacatos
- Raymond Stazzone
The Mayor charged the group with ensuring the issues, concerns and opportunities facing LGBTQ+ people in Syracuse are kept visible and addressed by city government and the community. The Advisory Board will serve as a liaison between Syracuse’s LGBTQ+ community, the Mayor and citywide departments.
“I was honored to join this group for its first meeting and to hear firsthand about their experiences and their commitment to making Syracuse a stronger and more inclusive city,” said Mayor Walsh. “Too often, the interests and concerns of our LGBTQ+ community have gone overlooked. The Advisory Board will help to change that and ensure we are living up to our vision of being a growing city that embraces diversity and creates opportunity for all.”
Michael Sgro and Leonardo Sanchez will serve as co-chairs of the Board. The group will be assisted by Deputy Mayor Owens with the help of Emma Spector, the LGBTQ+ Liaison for the Mayor’s Office, and Officer Marlena Jackson, the LGBTQ+ Liaison for the Syracuse Police Department.
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