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LGBTQ Advisory Board workshop addresses state DEI bill impacts; Chair vacancy and Pride participation planned

MiamiApr 7, 20263 min read

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At the April 7, 2026 workshop, the City of Miami LGBTQ+ Advisory Board received a public safety update (no reported hate crimes), heard extensive discussion of potential impacts from HB 1001 / SB 1134 on municipal DEI activities, noted Chair Ariel Trueba's resignation and upcoming appointments, confirmed City participation in the Pride parade, and agreed to await legal guidance and July 1 developments before pursuing bylaw changes.

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer ("LGBTQ") Advisory Board

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Meeting held as a workshop; no votes were taken.
Ariel Trueba announced his resignation from the board; Mayor and D4 appointments expected (Mayor to appoint at next commission meeting).
City Manager and Mayor directed the City of Miami to march in Miami Beach Pride; City placed at beginning of the parade (line up 11:00am, start noon).
City Attorney will review the legal and operational impacts of HB 1001 / SB 1134; litigation is pending and board members were advised to monitor developments (follow Equality Florida for updates).
Board agreed to wait until July 1 to assess the bill's effects before moving forward with bylaw edits or formal changes to advisory-board operations.
Board members committed to continued community engagement (Pridewalk participation, health outreach including Black MSMs resources and U=U work, and visibility at events).

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer ("LGBTQ") Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Apr 7, 2026, 3:00 PMcompleted

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