Pittsburgh's first official LGBTQIA+ Commission now has its first official appointees.
Mayor Bill Peduto made the announcement Monday. The new commission will include the following members: Kathi Boyle; Denise DeSimone; Jam Hammond; William Hileman; Sue Kerr; Councilman Bruce Kraus; Britton Mauk; Leonard Orbovich; Richard Parsakian; Dr. Christopher Robinson; Marcus Robinson; Dr. Sarah Rosso; Luca Salerno; Tiffini Simoneaux; Nekia Burton Tucker; the Reverend Deryck Tines; and Guillermo Velazquez
The commission permanently replaces an advisory council created by Peduto in 2016.
"This is a strong and impressive group, and will be extremely helpful in informing policies on LGBTQIA+ matters across City government," Peduto said in a released statement.
Peduto is also making appointments to other city commissions, including the Gender Equity Commissions, the Art Commission and the Urban Redevelopment Commission among others.
