Yanery Cruz, an Afro-Latina trans woman, has been appointed as the executive director of the City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus. Her role aims to elevate constituent concerns and better serve the queer community in New York City. Cruz emphasizes the importance of collaboration with the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs and plans to address diverse issues, including gender-affirming care and immigration. She acknowledges the limited resources available to the caucus and aims to amplify the voices of intersecting communities within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
"Cruz stated, "The City Council and mayor's office will be working very closely with one another when addressing the concerns of LGBTQIA+ constituents." This collaboration aims to ensure that the needs of the community are effectively met."
"Cruz emphasized, "We want to hear their concerns and bring [those concerns] to the caucus and members, but also to the speaker," highlighting her commitment to addressing the diverse needs of queer New Yorkers."
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