We Got You was a free, virtual community event created to explore and share the protections and resources available to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in East King County and State-wide. Organized by Pride Across the Bridge, this online webinar featured conversations with local City, County, and State officials who are working to ensure safety, equity, and visibility for queer and trans neighbors in our region.

Originally held on Friday, July 25, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM PDT

This session offered:

• Insight into existing legal and civic protections
• An overview of available local resources
• Honest discussion about where support is still lacking
• A moderated Q&A with elected officials

Featured Speakers

• Washington State Senator Manka Dhingra
  • manka.dhingra@leg.wa.gov
• King County Councilmember Sarah Perry
  • sarah.perry@kingcounty.gov
  • Policy Contact: isabel.smith@kingcounty.gov
• Bothell City Councilmember Jenne Alderks
  • jenne.alderks@bothellwa.gov
• Moderator: Jessica Forsythe
  • jforsythe@redmond.gov

These incredible leaders shared slides, spoke to the realities facing our community, offered guidance for advocacy and engagement moving forward, and spoke to present and future listeners from their hearts. All of these amazing leaders would love to connect with You!

Take Action & Stay Connected

Want to dive deeper? Here are key hubs, resources and contact information shared in the event chat:

• Pride Across the Bridge
  • The Big Book of All Things Queer
• Snovalley Pride
• King County Human and Civil Rights Commission
• Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation Inclusion Taskforce Report (KC File #2024-0009)
• Rainbow on the Eastside – QTBIPOC gatherings
• Gender Justice League
• Friends of Youth
• Lambert House Resources
• Snohomish County LGBTQIA+ Resource List
• Washington State LGBTQ Commission
• Washington State Attorney General
• Find info on some of the LGBTQ+ protections Senator Dhingra mentioned, along with other bills Democrats have been working on since 2018 to protect Washingtonians from the Trump administration
• WA LGBTQ+ Caucus
• Consumer Protection
• Take Action Network (TAN): Advocacy tool to track WA legislation
• 5 Calls App: Easy calling to elected officials

Get Involved

Interested in running for office? Contact: jessica@emergewa.org

Thank you!

Thank you to all the attendees, panelists, and supporters who made this event powerful, informative, and heartfelt. The community care shown in the chat was a reminder that even in challenging times, there’s hope for the future, and we’re never alone!