Our Cities
Thank you to the Eastside cities and communities for celebrating diversity, inclusion, and Pride!
Bellevue
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Bellevue ushered in Pride Month with a celebratory flag raising ceremony and issuance of a Pride Proclamation. Many organizations also held multiple Pride events, including a Paws and Pride Dog Walk/Jog and a Rainbow Read Out hosted by the Bellevue KCLS.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
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"Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and non-binary (LGBTQ+) communities of Bellevue are an integral part of the vibrancy of our city and continue to have an immeasurable impact on the academic, economic, artistic, cultural, civic, and social spheres within and around our community..."
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Bothell
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Bothell with Eastside Pride PNW
ushered in Pride Month with a meaningful flag
raising ceremony and issuance of a Pride
Proclamation. Eastside Pride PNW is excited to
be joining in Bothell’s 4th of July Parade.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
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"The City of Bothell recognizes the month of June 2022 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) “Pride Month” and observes Pride Month with a Progress Pride flag raising ceremony to honor the history of the LGBTQIA+ liberation movement and to support every person’s right to experience equality and freedom from discrimination..."
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Carnation
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Carnation ushered in Pride Month
with an issuance of its first Pride Proclamation.
Many Carnation events have been planned to
celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, including a
Carnation Pride Picnic and a Teen Pride Party.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Clyde Hill celebrated Pride Month with an issuance of a Pride Proclamation and a raising of its first Pride flag in front of City Hall.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
Clyde Hill
Duvall
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Duvall ushered in Pride Month with
an issuance of a Pride Proclamation.
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Inclusion Statement
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.."The City of Duvall is committed to protecting and serving everyone who resides in, lives in, works in or visits Duvall without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, income or economic status, political affiliation ,military status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental or sensory ability..."
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Issaquah ushered in Pride Month with an issuance of a Pride Proclamation and flag raising ceremony. Issaquah is also holding a Virtual Community Conversation and Panel to honor Pride month and Garage teens are celebrating queer joy at the Garage Pride.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
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Issaquah is strengthened by and thrives upon the rich diversity of ethnic, cultural, racial, gender and sexual identities of its residents; all of which contribute to the vibrant character of our City. Issaquah is committed to be an inclusive and welcoming community for all, including the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Photo from Mayor Mary Lou Pauly's Newsletter.
Issaquah
Kenmore
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The City of Kenmore ushered in Pride Month with an issuance of its Pride Proclamation and flag raising ceremony. An art installation of painting the Pride colors on the City Hall steps is also being planned along with a Pride Day event. Kenmore will also be participating in the Seattle Pride parade.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
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The City of Kenmore recognizes the importance of its residents, students, business owners and employees and city employees diversity of ethical, cultural, racial, and sexual orientation and gender identities - all of which bring important richness to the City of Kenmore.
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Kirkland
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Kirkland ushered in Pride Month with an issuance of its Pride Proclamation and flag raising ceremony. A 1st ever Pride Crosswalk was installed at Marina Park. Celebrations will continue with a Pride celebration at Kirkland Urban.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual people are our family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers who are part of and contribute meaningfully to our community.
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Newcastle
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Newcastle ushered in Pride Month with an issuance of its Pride Proclamation and a flag raising ceremony.
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North Bend
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of North Bend ushered in Pride Month
with an issuance of its first Pride Proclamation.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
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The City recognizes how important it is for people in our community to feel safe, valued, empowered, and supported by their peers and community leaders, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression.
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Redmond
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Redmond ushered in Pride Month
with an issuance of a Pride Proclamation.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
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The City of Redmond is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equality for all people...lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers who enrich Redmond’s diverse community.
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Sammamish
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Sammamish ushered in Pride Month with an issuance of a Pride Proclamation and flag raising ceremony. Sammamish also held/will hold a rally at City Hall and a community picnic in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
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Our nation was founded upon the declaration that all people are created equal; that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are among the inalienable rights of every person; and that each person shall be accorded the equal protection of the law...The LGBTQ+ community has made great strides forward, but equality, inclusion, and acceptance have not yet been fully achieved. We must practice these values and teach them to future generations."
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Woodinville
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Pride Celebrations
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The City of Woodinville ushered in Pride Month
with an issuance of a Pride Proclamation and flag raising. Woodinville also held an annual Pride event created by a Mom and her LGBTQIA+ daughter.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Statement
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LGBTQ+ Americans are deserving of the same dignity, respect, justice and rights afforded to all citizens; a principle bolstered by the Washington State Law Against Discrimination as amended in 2006; the 2012 Washington ESSB 6239 legislation to legalize same sex marriage; and the landmark 2015 decision of the US Supreme Court guaranteeing marriage equality in all 50 states. The fight for equality and dignity for all individuals under the law continues, and equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination are fundamental to ensuring economic success and personal fulfillment.
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