Dauphin County recognizes Pride Month and announces new advisory committee

YES, YOU KNOW THE COUNTY IS TRYING TO MAKE SURE THAT THE PLUS LGBT POPULATION HERE IN DAUPHIN COUNTY FEEL REPRESENTED, FEEL INCLUDED NOT ONLY AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY THEY LIVE IN, BUT ALSO BY THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT THEM -EVEN. Earlier today, during a press conference, county leaders announced they were forming an advisory committee to examine LGBTQ issues within county government. AND HERE IN DAUPHIN COUNTY. THE GOAL, THEY SAY, IS TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE FEEL INCLUDED AND REPRESENTED. DAUPHIN COUNTY IS OPEN AND INCLUSIVE AND WANTS TO ENSURE WE DO SO AT EVERY LEVEL. County leaders also said this is the first time they’ve formally recognized Pride Month, and it’s a big step forward.

Dauphin County commissioners on Friday officially recognized Pride Month and announced new efforts to improve inclusiveness in county government. At a news conference, Commissioners George Hartwick and Justin Douglas announced the county would form an advisory committee to help guide county government toward a more inclusive approach. “Ensuring that we implement the appropriate policies that are one step ahead, that we can ensure the protection and safety of the people we are sworn to protect must be part of our obligation as elected officials,” Hartwick said. The county also scheduled a mixer event focused on celebrating the work of LGBTQ+ employees with the county and their allies. Douglas, who said he grew up in northern Dauphin County, in a community that didn’t see much representation for LGBTQ+ people, said the county’s actions would help ensure the government uplifts those who have not always felt included or visible. “For this historic moment where Dauphin County, for the first time to my knowledge, is celebrating Pride in an official capacity, I think it’s monumental,” he said.

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

Dauphin County commissioners on Friday officially recognized Pride Month and announced new efforts to improve inclusiveness in county government.

At a news conference, Commissioners George Hartwick and Justin Douglas announced the county would form an advisory committee to help county government be more inclusive.

“To ensure that we implement the appropriate policies that are one step ahead, that we can ensure the protection and safety of the people we are sworn to protect, that must be part of our obligation as elected officials” , Hartwick said.

The county also scheduled a mixer event aimed at celebrating the work of LGBTQ+ employees with the county and their allies.

Douglas, who said he grew up in northern Dauphin County, in a community that didn’t see much representation of LGBTQ+ people, said the county’s actions would help ensure the government uplifts those who don’t always feel included or visible.

“For this historic moment where Dauphin County, for the first time that I’m aware of, is celebrating Pride in an official capacity, I think it’s monumental,” he said.