The LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee shall be comprised of no more than 15 members. These members are drawn from members of the LGBTQ+ community who live or work in Arlington, organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community in Arlington, and individuals with a strong interest in furthering the mission of the committee.
The County Manager will appoint and maintain a roster of members. Members will be appointed for two-year terms. It is the County’s goal that the committee represent the varied voices, opinions, and experiences of Arlington’s diverse community. To achieve this, each member’s term will be renewable up to a maximum of five consecutive terms (10 years). The County Manager will also appoint representatives from relevant county Departments and Offices to serve as liaisons to the Committee. The liaisons will not have voting power.
Current members:
Samantha Perez
SC Nealy (LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative)
Gia Martinez (NovaSalud)
Freddie Lutz (Freddie's Beach Bar)
Kaitlyn Goyal (Planned Parenthood)
Sam Jane
Michael Castellano
Laura Tinter (Equality Arlington)
Samantha Jane
James Fisher
Matthew Jones
Julie Day
Emily Sexton
In addition to community members, the Committee is attended and supported by staff from numerous departments.