July 19th 2023.
Precious Brady-Davis made history on July 12th when she became the first Black transgender woman to assume a public office in Cook County, IL. She was appointed commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, and in that role, she will help create policy and oversee the budget for the agency that manages wastewater and stormwater in the area.
Brady-Davis is passionate about her responsibility to the environment and the people of Chicago. "Climate change is here, and we need action now," she said. She also added that "trans lives matter, and trans people deserve to lead and to serve, and that’s what today is about."
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed his support for Brady-Davis and the LGBTQ+ rights activist. He said in a statement that he was "proud to appoint her to this essential role and hope that Black, trans youth across Illinois see a role model for civic engagement and service to others." He also said that her appointment would bring "another fierce voice in defense of environmental justice and equity to the MWRD board."
Brady-Davis is committed to environmental activism. "There’s been a lack of infrastructure, and I'm looking for ways to support those communities through green infrastructure," she said.
Lori Lightfoot, the former mayor of Chicago, also expressed her support. She said, "Today is an important milestone to celebrate, but we also need to make sure that Precious gets on the ballot, has the resources she needs, and we are not complacent on the sidelines."
Brady-Davis was appointed to fill a vacancy left by Commissioner Kim du Buclet. Her groundbreaking appointment inspires us to continue to fight for equal representation and environmental justice.
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