Matter SCC-130320

Adopt Commendation for the Office of LGBTQ Affairs in recognition of its decade of groundbreaking leadership, advocacy, and service to the diverse communities throughout Santa Clara County. (Duong/Ellenberg)

Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for the Office of LGBTQ Affairs, recognizing its decade of leadership, advocacy, and service to diverse communities in Santa Clara County. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors and is recommended for adoption by Supervisors Betty Duong and Susan Ellenberg.

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Commendation for the Office of LGBTQ Affairs
Recognition of a decade of leadership, advocacy, and service
Addressed to the Board of Supervisors
Recommended by Supervisors Betty Duong and Susan Ellenberg

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 130320 DATE: September 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, Supervisor SUBJECT: Commendation for the Office of LGBTQ Affairs RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for the Office of LGBTQ Affairs in recognition of its decade of groundbreaking leadership, advocacy, and service to the diverse communities throughout Santa Clara County. (Duong/Ellenberg) ATTACHMENTS: • Office of LGBTQ Affairs Commendation (PDF) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

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Office of LGBTQ Affairs Commendation

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The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara commends the Office of LGBTQ Affairs on its 10th anniversary, recognizing its leadership, advocacy, and service to LGBTQ+ communities. The office was established in 2016 as the first of its kind in the nation, following advocacy by former Supervisor Ken Yeager. It has become a national model for inclusive government, providing critical resources and support to LGBTQ+ residents. The commendation highlights the office's efforts in creating safe spaces and promoting visibility and belonging through various initiatives.

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The Office of LGBTQ Affairs was established in 2016 in Santa Clara County.
It was the first county office in the nation dedicated to LGBTQ+ communities.
Former Supervisor Ken Yeager played a key role in its establishment.
The office has become a national model for inclusive government.
It provides services and support to LGBTQ+ residents, particularly marginalized groups.
The commendation celebrates its 10th anniversary and acknowledges its contributions.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C6E7098F-E8ED-806F-825E-B366C28D0264 WHEREAS, in 2016, the County of Santa Clara established the Office of LGBTQ Affairs, becoming the first county in the nation to create an office dedicated to advancing the well-being, safety, inclusion, and belonging of LGBTQ+ communities; WHEREAS, the Office of LGBTQ Affairs was created following years of advocacy and leadership by former Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager, the County’s first openly gay elected official, whose vision helped establish a lasting commitment to serve and uplift LGBTQ+ residents; WHEREAS, over the past decade, the Office of LGBTQ Affairs has become a national model for inclusive government by coordinating services, strengthening community partnerships, advancing policies, and connecting LGBTQ+ residents and families to critical resources and support; WHEREAS, under the leadership of founding manager Maribel Martinez, current manager Sera Fernando, and the dedicated staff, community partners, advocates, and residents who have shaped its work, the Office has created spaces where LGBTQ+ people—especially youth, older adults, transgender, nonbinary and gender-expansive people, and people...