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City council member in Massachusetts takes ‘hiatus’ after alleged ‘transphobia’ by colleagues
Worcester City Council-at-Large member Thu Nguyen, the first openly nonbinary person elected to office in Massachusetts, wrote in a Facebook post there has been “transphobia” over the past three
Worcester city councilor denounces ‘targeted hate’ over transphobia claims
Worcester City Council Vice Chairman Khrystian King condemned transphobic comments City Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen, said were made to him by the mayor and fellow city councilors.
A look at the life and career of Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen, in their own words
GBH News spoke with Nguyen about their identity and role in politics a week before they announced a one-month leave from the council.
‘These are serious allegations’: Worcester investigates transphobic comments allegedly made by city councilors
Nguyen, who took office in January 2022, said they will take a hiatus after three colleagues on the board repeatedly misgendered them.
Nonbinary Worcester City Councilor takes leave of absence, cites transphobia including a colleague calling them ‘it’
Nguyen, the first nonbinary person elected to public office in the state, will take a month off "to prioritize (their) mental and emotional safety." The post Nonbinary Worcester City Councilor takes leave of absence,
Latest planning applications to Worcester City Council
THESE are the latest planning applications submitted to Worcester City Council. Three applications were put to the city council between January 1 and 8. Plans have been put forward for a family-friendly amusement arcade in the Crowngate Shopping Centre - Crowngate’s owners are asking for change of use permission.
Worcester city councilor wants to bring back New Years celebration
The Vice Chair of Worcester’s City Council is on a quest to bring back an annual New Year’s Eve tradition that was discontinued after 2017. Vice Chairman and City Councilor-at-Large Khrystian King told MassLive he wants to help bring back First Night Worcester,
Worcester city councilor takes hiatus, accuses fellow councilors of transphobia
Worcester City Councilor At-Large Thu Nguyen, the first openly nonbinary elected official in Massachusetts, is taking one month to step away from "toxic council culture."
Worcester City Council unanimously supports creation of women’s shelter
The Worcester City Council voted unanimously on a resolution Tuesday supporting the creation of a homeless shelter dedicated ...
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They Called Me ‘It’: First Openly Nonbinary City Councilor in Massachusetts Takes Month-Long Mental Health Break After Being Misgendered
Councilor Thu Nguyen reported the mayor and other council members to the city’s DEI office. A city councilor at Worcester, ...
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City clerk: During absence from council, Nguyen due to receive $2,641 monthly stipend
WORCESTER — Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen, who on Wednesday announced a monthlong hiatus from the City Council, will continue ...