Worcester City Council taking up sanctuary resolution for transgender community
The proposed resolution declares that the city won’t cooperate with the federal government on “policies aimed to harm transgender and gender diverse people.”
Worcester City Council to vote on becoming a 'sanctuary city' for transgender, gender-diverse people
The Worcester City Council will be holding a vote on the city becoming a "sanctuary" for transgender and gender-diverse people during Tuesday night's meeting, the City Council announced.
Worcester's 'Sanctuary City' Status Coming To Another Vote Tonight
City Manager Eric Batista plans to detail findings from the city solicitor regarding potential consequences for an adoption of the label.
City Council to take up delayed vote Tues. on city becoming 'sanctuary' for transgender, gender-diverse people
A delayed vote on a petition calling for the city to be designated as a “sanctuary for transgender and gender-diverse people” is on Tues. for council.
'Worcester welcomes everybody': Council takes up symbolic transgender designation
While doing so, Colorio cited the stern stance of President Donald Trump’s administration on gender issues, which include an order to federal agencies to recognize only two sexes, male and female, and federal funding cuts to any institution that provides gender-affirming care to minors.
Worcester City Councilor-at-Large Kate Toomey running for re-election
Worcester City Councilor-at-Large Kathleen “Kate” Toomey is running for re-election this November. If re-elected, she will serve her 11th term in the role.
Worcester tables decision to become sanctuary city for transgender people
People made their voices heard at a Worcester City Council meeting Tuesday night after a petition to make Massachusetts’s second largest city a sanctuary city for transgender and gender diverse people.
City Council to consider petition for Worcester to become sanctuary for 'trans and gender diverse people'
City Council will continue Tuesday with a petition urging Worcester to become a sanctuary city for “transgender and gender diverse people.”
Mayor Petty cryptic, but most City Council incumbents looking to hold seats Election Day Nov. 4
Although Mayor Joseph M. Petty chose to be cryptic about his plans, most City Council incumbents are looking to hold their ...
Worcester Council seeks city LGBTQ+ support fund and $500K per year to fill it
The Worcester City Council approved a petition Tuesday night that asks the city manager to commit allocating $500,000 ...
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Non-Binary Worcester Councilor to Take Month-long Absence Due to Transphobia in City Council
Worcester City Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen released a statement announcing a month-long hiatus to “preserve their mental ...
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Clash over Worcester City Council car park price hike plans
A TENSE clash erupted over plans to raise car parking prices at city council car parks. Fees in car parks run by the city council are expected to rise for the second year running as the council is ...
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Council considers charging non-residents to visit museum and art gallery
Worcester City Council is considering charging non-residents to visit the city's museum and art gallery. An entrance fee of £2.50 is being discussed, with a final decision on the plan to be made later ...
Pump track popularity sees second planned for city
A planned new pump track - a cycling course featuring small bumps and jumps - is to be a "destination facility" for Worcester ...
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Worcester School Committee to vote on resolution supporting LGBTQ+ community
WORCESTER ― With tensions regarding the safety of LGBTQ+ people heating up locally and nationally, a new resolution is coming ...
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Extraordinary meeting to decide the future of city council
Worcester City Council will meet to discuss plans for the future of local government in the city and county of Worcestershire ...