The Pledge
As County Commissioner, I will:
Use my office to support transgender people as they fight discrimination in my county
Work with other county offices to ensure gender neutral bathrooms are accessible in all county buildings
Introduce resolutions to honor Pride Month and events like Transgender Day of Visibility and Transgender Day of Remembrance
Work to include transgender individuals in an advisory capacity in my office, ensuring they have input on decisions around the county
Signatories
(*denotes Incumbent)
Josh Bassais, Candidate for Hennepin County District 3
Kevin Chavis, Candidate for Hennepin County District 3
Angela Conley, Commissioner for Hennepin County District 4*, DFL Endorsed
Kris Eilers, Candidate for St. Louis County District 1
Irene Fernando, Commissioner for Hennepin County District 2*, DFL Endorsed
Marion Greene, Commissioner for Hennepin County District 3*, DFL Endorsed
Abdihakim Ibrahim, Candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner District 3
Maria Isa Perez-Vega, Candidate for Ramsey County District 5
Brian McCoy, Candidate for Washington County Commissioner in District 5, offered this elaboration on the pledge:
As County Commissioner, I will:
Use my office to support transgender people as they fight discrimination in Washington County, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect in every county system and service. My ACLU experience taught me that civil rights protections are strongest when local leaders take an active role in defending them.
Work with county departments to ensure gender‑neutral bathrooms are accessible in county buildings, removing barriers that undermine safety and belonging for transgender and nonbinary residents.
Introduce resolutions recognizing Pride Month, Transgender Day of Visibility, and Transgender Day of Remembrance, affirming that Washington County values and honors LGBTQ+ residents and acknowledges the challenges they face.
Include transgender individuals in advisory and decision‑making spaces within my office, ensuring that policies affecting the community are shaped with them, not for them. My career in community engagement from the ACLU to MnDOT to county boards has shown me that the most effective policies come from listening directly to those impacted.
Champion equitable access to county services, including health, housing, public safety, and youth support programs, ensuring transgender residents can navigate county systems without fear or discrimination.
Stand publicly and consistently against anti‑trans rhetoric and policies, using my platform to promote understanding, safety, and community solidarity.