The Santa Clara City Council has unanimously approved the installation of a rainbow crosswalk at Monroe and Franklin streets to show support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride month. A budget of $100,000 has been allocated for the project, with an expected installation cost of $35,000 and $1,000 annual maintenance. This decision reflects the city’s commitment to diversity amidst federal opposition. Councilmember Suds Jain emphasized the importance of this initiative, asserting that visible community support has gained momentum in recent years. Locally meaningful actions like the rainbow crosswalk bolster engagement with the LGBTQ+ community.
Visible support for the LGBTQ+ community has been growing in the past decade through the creation of rainbow crosswalks, raising the rainbow flag and supporting Pride events.
There's this whole onslaught from the federal government about (diversity, equity and inclusion). This really is a mark, our approving this under these conditions, is a testament to the fact that we still think this is important.
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