“I think there’s probably more LGBTQ people in Carmel than people realize,” she said. More: Pendleton Heights students question removal of LGBTQ+ pride flags from classrooms “It’s also important for our business community, as they recruit across the globe, that prospective employees understand that Carmel is a welcoming, inclusive place to live and work and raise a family,” Brainard said.Ĭarmel resident Annette Gross, an activist involved with PFLAG, an LGBTQ family and ally organization, said she is “thrilled” the proclamation will be read in the city. “It’s appropriate because we as a community want to exemplify the best of our American tradition, of welcoming everyone.” Nelson, the only Democrat on the Carmel City Council, said he worked on the text of the proclamation with Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, whose name is on the document. More: Pete Buttigieg tweets Pride Month message as he settles into historic role Pride Month events are often held in June to honor the Stonewall riots in June 1969 in New York City, according to GLAAD, an LGBTQ organization. ”All can come to a place, build a career, raise a family and thrive and not have to hide.” “You want to make sure that the message, the billboard for the city says, ‘All are welcome,’” Nelson said. The Pride Month declaration shows Carmel is a great place to live, Nelson said. "Carmel is a place of tolerance, understanding and mutual respect," the proclamation says. The proclamation says Carmel "is a community that aspires to be a place that allows everyone to thrive, prosper and enjoy a high quality of life." This is the first Pride Month proclamation in Carmel, said City Councilman Miles Nelson, who is expected to read the document at Monday’s meeting. Watch Video: LEGO launching its first-ever LGBTQ set for Pride MonthĪ proclamation at Monday’s Carmel City Council meeting will declare June as Pride Month in the city.