Houston LGBTQ Political Caucus Opposes Whitmire Anti-First Amendment Ordinance

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​Last night I brought a motion to the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus asking the membership to oppose Mayor Whitmire’s proposed anti-First Amendment ordinance banning protest at homes of politicians. There I am in a picture from last night. 

The vote approving the motion was near unanimous. Thanks to Caucus leadership for letting me speak & membership for giving me a few minutes. While there is no correct time to give up our rights, it defies belief Houston City Council would diminish our freedom as we face an authoritarian threat. 

I’ve also written a letter to each Councilmember about the wrongful ordinance.
 
The issue will be back up before Council next week. It is Item 67 on the Council agenda. Please call your five at-large Councilmembers & your district Councilmember!  

All of us can make a difference & we must press our officials to advocate for us.

Here is the letter I sent to Council. 

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

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

I'm also signed up to speak at Council on Tuesday, 8/13. The public comment session begins at 2 PM. As it stands now, the ordinance will be voted on in Council on Wednesday, 8/14.       

Here is how to speak at Houston City Council. 

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

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