Houston LGBTQ+ Caucus Statement Against Whitmire Anti-First Amendment Ordinance

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​Above is the statement from the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus opposing Mayor Whitmire's anti-First Amendment prohibiting protest in front of the homes of elected officials.

I made the motion for the Caucus to oppose the ordinance at the August membership meeting. The vote in favor was something like 25-1 from attendees at the meeting. This success is part of my work with the Houston Democracy Project.    

The issue will be voted on as Item 67 at the Council session of Wednesday, August 14.
    
I've also written a letter to each Councilmember about this wrongful ordinance.  Here is the letter. 

Here is a story on the ordinance from the Houston Landing.  

Here is the ordinance. Click on the bottom left where it says "Redline"

 Here is how to speak at Houston City Council. 

Here is contact information for members of Houston City Council.  Your voice matters. 

Please sign the Houston Democracy Project petition to make the pledge to show up for freedom in 2024 no matter what.

The Houston Democracy Project works daily to inspire, organize and strengthen pro-democracy coalitions in Houston and Harris County.  

Please share word of the Houston Democracy Project and support the effort with your contribution. If you have a question about the Project or a suggestion, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

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