George Castrataro, a candidate for Fort Lauderdale City Commission in District 2, issued the following statement on the 2017 Transgender Day of Remembrance:
“Today we remember our transgender brothers and sisters who have lost their lives because of prejudice toward the transgender community. Here in Fort Lauderdale, the LGBT community — all of it — is an integral part of the fabric of our city. We honor and support each other daily. Sadly, that is not always the case in other communities.
“Anti-trans crimes in the US increased 43% between 2015 and 2016, according to the FBI’s 2016 Hate Crimes and Statistics Report, which compiles data from more than 15,000 law enforcement agencies across the US. So far this year there have been 25 transgender murders, compared to 23 in all of 2016. That’s shameful and disturbing.
“The welcoming environment we have in Fort Lauderdale should be a model for the nation. I will continue to work with all members of our LGBT community, our straight allies, law enforcement, businesses and residents to ensure everyone feels safe to be themselves here in Fort Lauderdale.”
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