Transgender Day of Visibility
Summary
Transgender Day of Visibility (observed annually on March 31) has been formally recognized by the City of Fairfax through mayoral proclamation on at least two consecutive occasions. On March 25, 2025, Mayor Read presented a proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility; the proclamation was received by Reverend Emma Chattin of Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia. The recognition was repeated on March 24, 2026, when the Mayor again presented a proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility, once more received by Reverend Emma Chattin. The matter appears to be a recurring ceremonial agenda item with no contested votes or policy decisions recorded.
Recent updates
[3a] The Mayor presented a proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Fairfax to Reverend Emma Chattin of Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.
[3a] Mayor Read presented a proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Fairfax.
What members have said
On March 25, 2025, Mayor Read presented the proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Fairfax to Reverend Emma Chattin. No additional recorded commentary beyond the presentation.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.
Full history
- Mar 25, 2025City Council · item 3a
[3a] Mayor Read presented a proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Fairfax.
- Mar 24, 2026City Council · item 3a
[3a] The Mayor presented a proclamation acknowledging March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Fairfax to Reverend Emma Chattin of Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.