Mayor Q Forced To Back Off Kansas City 'Trans Sanctuary' Protections?!?

Something that most of our local activists and newsies might not understand . . .

LISTEN CLOSELY TO MAYOR Q AT TODAY'S LGBT PROTEST . . . HE BASICALLY ADMITS THAT KANSAS CITY ISN'T REALLY A TRANS SANCTUARY IN ANY MEANINGFUL SENSE!!!

Truth be told . . . 

Over the years local streets have been quite dangerous for trans people and urban communities aren't as "welcoming" as our progressive friends would, mistakenly, like to believe. 

Still . . . This quote from Mayor Q rightfully acknowledges any lack of legal protections for so-called "gender-affirming" care in Kansas City . . .

“We understand that there are many providers who face fear of revocation of licenses, face criminal penalties and beyond, in connection with legislation that has been passed in Missouri,” Lucas says. “We cannot be a safe haven in those situations.”

Lucas gave gratitude to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for her vetoes on four anti-trans bills back in April, mentioning that gender-affirming care for Kansas City minors still remains available in the state of Kansas.

Within his opening speech, Lucas also stated that the city will ensure that safety net providers under contract with the city will not participate in procedures that marginalize the trans community.

“As part of our contractual negotiations with law firms, we’ll make sure that they give the affirming care and response that is necessary for all,” he says. “We will make that an essential part of our contracts with all of our safety net providers that work with Kansas City.”

He also stated that Kansas City will continue to support and contribute to litigation efforts that provide access for all.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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