Taking a step towards inclusivity and celebration, Pierce County is gearing up for a symbolic moment to mark the start of Pride Month. On Tuesday, Executive Ryan Mello will hoist the Pride flag at the County-City Building, anchoring the county’s commitment to build a community where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and connected. As reported by Pierce County’s official website, the event is set to begin at 2:00 p.m. at the 1st floor entrance of the County-City Building, with the County Council reading a joint proclamation in their chambers at 3:00 p.m.
Amidst a climate where rights and recognitions are fiercely contested, such acts of visibility serve as beacon for the LGBTQ+ community within the larger Pierce County area. In a statement released by the Pierce County, Executive Mello’s commitment to the Forward Together vision was underscored, a vision that aspires to paint a picture of unity and engagement across the multitude of identities that populate the region.
The location of the ceremony, the County-City Building at 930 Tacoma Avenue South, will become a focal point for supporters and members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking to witness the affirmation of diversity and acceptance. The gathering is not only a call to recognition but also a testament to the ongoing efforts to foster inclusion in civic spaces…