Mayor Jones signs new protections for St. Louis’ transgender community

The City of St. Louis has acted to give its transgender residents additional levels of protection, following a legislative session in which their access to health care and ability to participate in sports came under attack.

Mayor Tishaura Jones signed an executive order Thursday that her office said established “new practices in key city departments to be more inclusive of diverse gender identities.”

“In St. Louis, everyone deserves to thrive, regardless of their gender identity or expression,” Jones said. “This order sends the message that St. Louis will fight to protect our trans community in the face of bigotry."

The order focuses on providing information about gender-affirming health care and ensuring gender inclusivity in city operations and economic development.