only out bisexual mayor in the nation.After her swearing-in, Middleton discussed the history of trans people in the U.S., including Marsha P.
Johnson’s role in the Stonewall riots and recent legislation in some states to block transgender young people from receiving gender-affirming medical care or restrict their participation in school sports, the Desert Sun reports.
She struck a note of optimism overall.“For every elected official blocking doorways, there are others opening doors, and across the country, there are places like Palm Springs where the welcome mat is out,” she said, according to the paper. “I am so thankful for my hometown.”“Our work in this city is far from done,” she continued.