BEEN RELEASED AND IS NOW RECOVERING AT HOME. KANSAS CITY NOW HAS AN LGBTQ PLUS COMMISSION. IT’S A FIRST FOR THE CITY AND EVEN FOR THE STATE OF MISSOURI. THE COMMISSION WILL HELP TO SHAPE LEGISLATION TO MAKE KANSAS CITY A SAFER, MORE EQUITABLE PLACE FOR PEOPLE IN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY. IT WAS CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH MORE THAN 60 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. >> I’M NOT SAYING THAT THIS COMMISSION WILL SAVE ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE BUT IT’S ONE OF THE MANY WAYS WE CAN WORK TO MAKE SURE NO ONE FALLS THROUGH THE CRACKS, AND THAT EVERYONE IS SEEN AS PEOPLE IN THE CITY. >> MEMBE
Justice Horn, Chair of Kansas City’s LGBTQ Commission, announces his resignation
“Thank you so so much for the great times and memories Kansas City—You made this kid from Blue Springs feel like one of y’all.”
The Chair of the Kansas City’s LGBTQ Commission has announced his resignation.On Sunday, Justice Horn sent the Kansas City Council a letter notifying them of his resignation and departure from Kansas City.The commission helps shape legislation to make Kansas City a safer, more equitable place for people in the LGBTQ community. It was created in collaboration with more than 60 local organizations in December of 2020.He posted a notice that he would be stepping down on x, saying: “After much thought, I’ve made the decision to move on from my role as a city commissioner and no longer call Kansas City home. I am more committed to this fight than ever before, but I want to fight the good fight in my hometown. Thank you so so much for the great times and memories Kansas City—You made this kid from Blue Springs feel like one of y’all.”As mentioned at the end of his statement, Horn was born and raised in the Kansas City area. Horn has yet to announce his future plans. Horn has been in his current role since 2021.
The Chair of the Kansas City’s LGBTQ Commission has announced his resignation.
On Sunday, Justice Horn sent the Kansas City Council a letter notifying them of his resignation and departure from Kansas City.
The commission helps shape legislation to make Kansas City a safer, more equitable place for people in the LGBTQ community. It was created in collaboration with more than 60 local organizations in December of 2020.
He posted a notice that he would be stepping down on x, saying: “After much thought, I’ve made the decision to move on from my role as a city commissioner and no longer call Kansas City home. I am more committed to this fight than ever before, but I want to fight the good fight in my hometown. Thank you so so much for the great times and memories Kansas City—You made this kid from Blue Springs feel like one of y’all.”
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As mentioned at the end of his statement, Horn was born and raised in the Kansas City area. Horn has yet to announce his future plans.
Horn has been in his current role since 2021.
