What Do We Do?

Members will act as a conduit for the LGBTQIA+ community to meet the needs of the constituents. Throughout their time on the commission, members will also serve on at least one sub-committee. Members will report to the Mayor and City Council and will provide annual progress reports as well as give recommendations for internal and legislative policy.

• The LGBTQIA+ Commission shall conduct studies and analyses, seek out best practices, and develop action plans to address challenges facing LGBTQIA+ residents and visitors of Pittsburgh.
• The LGBTQIA+ Commission shall serve as a conduit between members of the LGBTIQA+ community and the City of Pittsburgh and connect residents with services.
• The Commission shall engage with members of the LGBTQIA+ community regularly.
• The LGBTQIA+ Commission shall work with City departments, bureaus, agencies, and authorities to assist in the creation of cultural competency training opportunities.
• The LGBTQIA+ Commission shall conduct outreach to City departments, bureaus, agencies, and authorities and external organizations and provide information and resources pertaining to the needs of members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• The LGBTQIA+ Commission shall develop outreach and advocacy programming in an effort to create a more inclusive and equitable city for LGBTIQA+ residents and visitors, especially people of color and transgender individuals.
• The LGBTQIA+ Commission shall produce annual reports to Pittsburgh City Council.

Important Documents from the Commission

• LGBTQIA Comm. Fair Housing Statement(PDF, 109KB)
• SB 150 Santarsiero(PDF, 296KB)
• SB 150 Pittman(PDF, 301KB)
• SB 150 Costa(PDF, 297KB)
• House Speaker McClinton(PDF, 316KB)
• House Leader Bradford(PDF, 315KB)
• HB 319 Borowicz(PDF, 310KB)
• HB 300 Thank You Kenyatta et al(PDF, 307KB)
• HB 216 Gleim(PDF, 303KB)
• HB 138 Schemel(PDF, 303KB)
• Governor Shapiro Letter(PDF, 315KB)
• LGBTQIA Commission Statement - Safer Sex Work(PDF, 196KB)
• LGBTQIA Commission Statement - Universities Removing Inclusive Language(PDF, 194KB)

Recommendations from the Commission

• Nov 2024 - All Single Stall Restrooms within City Government should be Gender Neutral Facilities

 

last updated: 22/04/2025