Unity Council Report - August 2023 | Page 118

LGBTQ + Community | General Recommendations

Recommendation No. 1

Concern or Issue

City of Arlington can benefit from a better understanding of changing gender affiliations among City employees or residents. Data on this topic will help establish policies and plans.

Short-Term Recommendation

When appropriate, City surveys and forms should include a wider range of gender affiliations beyond“ Female” and“ Male,” such as“ Non-Binary.”

Recommendation No. 2 Concern or Issue

Short-Term Recommendation

City of Arlington can benefit from a better understanding of sexual orientations of City employees or residents. Data on this topic will help establish policies and plans.

When appropriate, City surveys and forms should include a wider range of sexual orientations, such as“ Straight,”“ Gay or Lesbian,”“ Bisexual,” or other categories.

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