LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup

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What is the LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup?

The Workgroup to Study LGBTQIA+ issues (CR-077-2023) was proposed by Council Member Oriadha and introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Dernoga, Fisher, Olson, Blegay, Burroughs, and Hawkins and adopted on October 3, 2023. CR-77-2023 creates a Workgroup tasked with examining existing services and crafting suggestions for programs or legislation to enhance services for LGBTQIA+ communities countywide. The Workgroup is required to submit a report to the County Council within one year of its first meeting.

How does the LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup benefit Prince George’s County?

All program and/or legislative suggestions crafted by the LGBTIA+ Study Workgroup will enhance access and services for LGBTQIA+ communities to include medical care, social and mental health services, and economic opportunities; addressing violence; employment and housing discrimination; providing affordable housing, bathrooms, schools, and other public accommodations; and addressing discrimination within the criminal justice system.

Legislative History

  1. Council Resolution 77-2023

Final Report - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup

  1. Final Report Cover - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (July 18, 2025)

Workgroup Meeting Videos

WATCH:
LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup Meeting (June 20, 2025)
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LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup Members

REPRESENTATIVE TITLE ORGANIZATION
Krystal Oriadha Council Member, Council District 7 Prince George's County Council
Euniesha Davis Director Prince George's County Office of Community Relations
Elana Belon-Butler Director Prince George's County of Family Services
Lauren N. Wethers-Coggins AFFIRM Program Coordinator Prince George's County Department of Social Services
Matthew D. Levy, MD, MPH, F.A.A.P Health Officer Prince George's County Health Department
Renée Battle-Brooks Executive Director/Custodian of Records Office of Human Rights
Antonio M. Driver LGBTQIA+ Liaison Office of Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks
Khouri Lassiter Member, Board of Directors Advocates for Youth
Jason Jude, JD Chief of Staff Us Helping Us

Meeting Agendas

  1. Meeting Agenda - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (June 20, 2025)
  2. Meeting Agenda - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (May 16, 2025)
  3. Meeting Agenda - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (April 18, 2025)
  4. Meeting Agenda - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (March 21, 2025)
  5. Meeting Agenda - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (February 21, 2025)
  6. Meeting Agenda - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (November 15, 2024)
  7. Meeting Agenda - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (October 18, 2024)
  8. Meeting Agenda - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (September 20, 2024)
  9. Meeting Agenda - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (June 28, 2024)

Meeting Minutes

  1. Meeting Minutes - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (June 20, 2025)
  2. Meeting Minutes - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (April 18, 2025)
  3. Meeting Minutes - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (March 21, 2025)
  4. Meeting Minutes - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (February 21, 2025)
  5. Meeting Minutes - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (November 15, 2024)
  6. Meeting Minutes - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (October 18, 2024)
  7. Meeting Minutes - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (September 20, 2024)
  8. Meeting Minutes - LGBTQIA+ Study Workgroup (June 28, 2024)

Meeting Presentations

  1. Presentation - Prince George’s County Health Department’s LGBTQIA-Focused Media Campaigns (November 5, 2024)
  2. Presentation - Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc.: Getting to Zero New Infections by 2030 (October 18, 2024)
  3. Presentation - Sasha Bruce Youthwork Updates (September 20, 2024)
  4. Presentation - HIV/AIDS in Prince George’s County (June 28, 2024)