Pride Flag Flies Outside Chesco Justice Center

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County commissioners Thursday proclaimed support for Pride Month while noting more needs to be done to ensure LGBTQ+ individuals are equally protected.

Mary Benton, a board member of the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County accepted the proclamation on behalf of the was one of the organization’s board members during the commissioners’ meeting.

The proclamation stated: “Chester County is committed to the fundamental aspects of a healthy community – diversity, social justice, equality, and mutual respect – yet recognizes the work still to be done to ensure LGBTQ+ individuals do not face harassment, prejudice, and lack
of equal protection.”

The commissioners also noted the work of Chester County’s employee-led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, which ensures that all County employees, including LGBTQ+ individuals, are part of a non-discriminatory workplace that allows them to be their authentic selves.

Also attending the Pride Month proclamation were Kim Bydlon and Ghana Rowell, members of the Chester County Employees’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

The Pride Flag will continue to fly in front of both the Justice Center and Chester County Government Services Center until the end of June.