civicPRIDE Group

As local government professionals, we know that policy is only as effective as its implementation. Today, I submitted a formal public comment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing proposed rollbacks to the Equal Access Rule (Docket: HUD-2026-0529).

These changes would redefine "sex" in ways that create digital gatekeeping, placing undue administrative burdens on transgender and nonbinary residents. Applying the lens of administrative chrononormativity, I argue that these rigid documentation requirements function as systemic penalties for our most vulnerable neighbors.

Key Impacts for Local Leaders:

• Elder Safety: 38% of LGBTQIA+ elders already fear service discrimination.

• Economic Survival: 1 in 5 gender-expansive residents survives on less than $20,000/year; these programs are literal lifelines.

• Institutional Integrity: We must ensure our administrative processes reflect our values of social justice and equity.

It has been almost a year since I joined this group! Like many of us, I’ve found that life—and graduate school—moves fast. Between my DPA studies at the University of La Verne and serving as president of the Graduate and Adult Student Government, I haven't had the chance to connect with as many of you as I originally hoped.

I am making it a goal to change that this season. I would love to grab coffee or chat with anyone interested in public administration, queer health policy, or community advocacy.

Looking forward to being more present here!

In light of evolving patient needs and recent technological advances, telehealth services) have emerged as a powerful tool for expanding access to care, especially within community-based settings. In discussing this at our civic-pride forum, members might explore how virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and digital triage are equally reshaping patient engagement and provider workflows.

Telehealth enables residents in suburban or underserved areas to connect with specialists without travel, benefiting people with mobility or transportation constraints. Participants could examine how virtual visits can improve early detection of chronic illnesses—through regular check-ins and symptom tracking—while also lightening the load on physical clinics. Group members might share examples from local clinics experimenting with smartphone-based monitoring of blood pressure or glucose, emphasizing how telehealth bridges gaps in continuity of care.

Another discussion thread could cover integration challenges: ensuring patients have digital literacy, securing stable internet connections, and safeguarding privacy in virtual environments. Questions like “How do…

Hello, everyone. I recently joined the group and look forward to connecting and networking with all of you.