The LGBT Caucus of the

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is a bloc of

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in the Chicago City Council that was formed in 2015, to focus on issues affecting the

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communities. As of 2022, the caucus consists of 6 members, out of the council's 50 aldermen.

History

The caucus was formed by five openly

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aldermen in June 2015. Upon its formation, the caucus' legislative priorities included "HIV care and prevention, homelessness, violence and workplace discrimination against transgender people."

Membership

Current members

The following table lists current aldermen who are members of the LGBT Caucus, as of May 2019.

Past members

References

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LGBT culture in Chicago