history-making Worcester councilor takes a hiatus

Nonbinary Worcester City Councilor takes leave of absence, cites transphobia including a colleague calling them ‘it’
Nguyen, the first nonbinary person elected in the state, will take a month off "to prioritize (their) mental and emotional safety."
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."
Alleging transphobia, history-making Worcester councilor takes a hiatus
Nguyen, who made history when they became the first openly nonbinary person to hold office in Massachusetts, is taking a hiatus from their role as a Worcester city councilor to prioritize their mental health,
Worcester elected official to take hiatus, cites 'transphobia' on City Council
In a statement released Wednesday morning, Nguyen made reference to allegations they had been misgendered by Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor At-Large Kathleen Toomey on the council floor. They also mentioned "recently learning" that they had been called "it" by another councilor, District 2 Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson.
Worcester councilor takes break from council, citing transphobia and toxic culture
Worcester's first nonbinary member said they have been referred to as "it" multiple times by another councilor.
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