New 'Commission For LGBTQIA+ Affairs' Launched In Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County has launched its first ever Commission For LGBTQIA+ Affairs, a body that will advise the county on issues, services, and potential new programs and initiatives to improve the quality of life for individuals in that community.

The commission will be comprised of volunteers from across government, the nonprofit sector, and the general public who will be signed on to two-year terms.

“As decision makers it is our duty to incorporate the perspectives of all members of our community, and today we are taking another step towards inclusive governance,” Montgomery County Cominssioner Jamila H. Winder said in a statement. “We want to ensure that our LGBTQIA+ residents, businesses, and allies have their voices heard at the County level."

Winder added that she hoped the commission allowed for LGBTQIA+ communities to have "direct input" into governance and important decisions.

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"This new commission adds another avenue for residents to serve the community and advise on matters that affect them," Commissioner Tom DiBello added, noting that the county already seeks input through similar mechanisms from various other demographics and groups.

Applications will be accepted online here through Aug. 3, with appointments scheduled to be made by the fall.

Applications are now open for community members interested in serving a two-year term on the Commission. Applicants will demonstrate their previous involvement in promoting the interests of the LGBTQIA+ communities of Montgomery County. The application period will close on August 3, 2024, and appointments will be made in fall 2024.

For more details on applying to the Commission for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, visit https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/4581/LGBTQ-Commission.

Media Contact: Communications@montgomerycountypa.gov