LGBTQIA+

New York City is proud to be an inclusive city for our LGBTQIA+ residents, and we must continue to support our diverse community through advocacy and understanding. The success of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) contracting program in uplifting underserved communities should be expanded to include LGBTQIA+ business owners. Grace will fight to include LGBTQIA+ persons as an MWBE designation for state contracting goals. 

The unique lived experience of our LGBTQIA+ community must be understood and respected. The state must expand access to and affordability of mental health services, particularly for LGBTQIA+ youth. Grace will fight for the LGBT long-term care facility Bill of Rights, as well as expanded access for mental health resources state-wide.