Deanna Gilbert Asks:
What practical policies do you support that will improve the lives of LBGTQ+ people in Kamloops? For example, do you support the conversion of gendered single stall bathrooms (i.e. Men/Women) to non-gendered bathrooms. This wouldn't even necessarily need new signs, but removing the one displaying the Man/Woman icon.
Increasing the education programs and information available to people of all ages on the issues and facts of the LGBTQ+ community would be a good start. As for the bathrooms I believe that removing signage from single person bathrooms would be a good idea. Many times people already use whichever one is open we would just install the feminine waste containers and urinals if necessary. As for multi stall bathrooms in public places I still believe there is a need for the separation of not necessarily gender but sex divided washrooms. Take for instance a bar, as a young woman I have found the washroom to be a safe space to get away from someone who is making me uncomfortable and I think that is really important. My overall opinion is you should be able to use the washroom for the gender you identify as or the sex that you are.