| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 17, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 17, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/02/17/amid-federal-uncertainty-mayor-johnson-appoints-first-director-of-lgbtq-affairs-and-services |
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Advocates have long called for a role in city government to coordinate policy
that serves the city’s LGBTQ+ communities. Now, **** as federal policies and
funding for social services shift, Mayor Brandon Johnson has answered that call.
_In the Loop_ sits down with the new director to learn more abo...