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Transgender Advisory Council (TAC)

About TAC

Community Led | Project Based | Policy Oriented

In 2016, the City of Los Angeles became the largest city in America to establish a permanent council of transgender and non-binary community leaders to advise the City on how to best serve the needs of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming residents.

The Transgender Advisory Council (TAC) advises the Mayor, City Council, elected officials, and governmental agencies to implement policy, programs, and projects that tackle the issues that matter most to the transgender community in Los Angeles. Our committees plan, recommend, and implement policies, programs, and projects that elevate, amplify, and serve the transgender community.

News and Statements

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Apply to Join the Transgender Advisory Council!

Download this form and email it to francisco.ortega@lacity.org with a resume and two letters of recommendation under the subject line "TAC Board Application" to be considered!

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TAC STATEMENT ON TRANSGENDER HATE
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TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY 2022 VIDEO

Watch this Transgender Day of Visibility video with TAC members and LA City Librarian John Szabo.

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Watch the Transgender Advisory Council Promo

Members

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Karina Samala
Chair
Karina Samala
Jazzmun Crayton
Jazzmun Nichcala Crayton
Member
Jazzmun Nichcala Crayton
Teanna Herrera
Teanna Herrera
Member
Teanna Herrera
Eden Anaï Luna
Eden Anaï Luna
Member
Eden Anaï Luna
TAC Member Mallery Jenna Robinson
Mallery Jenna Robinson
Member
Mallery Jenna Robinson