The following letter to the community was released this week via Contra Costa County Supervisor Ken Carlson regarding immigration and the LGBTQ+ Community–as well as his District.
Dear Friends,
I want to acknowledge that this week has been challenging and there are a lot of heightened concerns within our community. With everything going on, I want to reaffirm my dedication to every resident and my commitment to protect our most vulnerable within Contra Costa County.
As a County, we will continue to provide essential social safety net services, including CalFresh and Medi-Cal, to every individual residing in our district. We are resolute in our efforts to safeguard these programs and will continue to advocate at both, the state and federal levels.
As the first openly gay member of the Board of Supervisors, I am deeply committed to defending the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. To our transgender brothers and sisters: you are seen, you are valued, you will always be welcome here, and we will continue to provide inclusive services and healthcare. I am working to ensure your rights are protected and hope to see services expanded across the region.
To our immigrant residents: I understand these are difficult and uncertain times. The fear and pressure within the community are palpable, and I want you to know that my office is, and always will be a safe space. I am committed to ensuring that Stand Together Contra Costa has the resources to support you—helping you understand your rights and providing access to fair legal representation.
To the residents of District IV: I hope that you will join me in the work that is very critical at this time. Our perspectives may not align but I hope to share in the effort to improve the lives of every Contra Costa resident. Together, we will navigate these challenges and build a stronger community.
In Solidarity,
Ken Carlson
Editors Note – Related
- Jan 24 – Contra Costa County Responds to Recent Executive Orders
- Jan 20 – President Donald Trump Issues Series of Executive Orders
- Jan 20 – President Donald Trump’s America First Priorities
2 comments
Ken Carlson is nothing but a worthless, ineffective and incompetent politician. He doesn’t care about you or your needs. His one and only concern is to move up the Democratic Party ladder in California.
How about focusing on cleaning up the crime in our neighborhoods and fighting the ridiculous high prices for pge that those who run California have allowed. This is why our county has fallen apart.
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