County Executive Jen Metzger Issues Executive Order Reaffirming Protections of Transgender Individuals from Discrimination

May 15, 2025

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today signed an Executive Order on the Protection of Transgender Individuals and Prevention of Discrimination. The order was signed to coincide with International Transgender Day of Visibility, observed annually on March 31 to recognize the resilience and accomplishments of transgender people, raise awareness about the struggles they face, and promote the protection of their rights. NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in fighting back against the Trump administration’s executive orders to dismantle diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies and programs. (See full article here.)