On June 28th, Former Campbell Mayor and current California State Assemblymember Evan Low held a Pride Month ceremony before the lighting of the Campbell Water Tower in rainbow colors to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Prior to the tower lighting, a number of local dignitaries took turns giving speeches to recognize members of the LGBTQ community.
"While there have been advancements in the civil rights of the LGBT citizens, further progress is needed and it is important to recognize and celebrate the substantial gains that have been achieved."
- Campbell Mayor, Paul Resnikoff
"I am proud to live in a community where evan low, our assembly member, ken Yeager, our supervisor, and myself, Campbells vice mayor, can all serve proudly and openly as LGBT officials"
- Vice Mayor, Rich Waterman
Photos: Sheldon Chang