Mel Wymore Wants to Be New York City's First Transgendered Elected Official
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 1:20 pm by New York Observer
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Mel Wymore registered to run in the race to replace retiring Councilwoman Gale Brewer in District 6 on the Upper West Side. Mr. Wymore was born as a woman and, if his City Council bid succeeds, he would become New York City's first transgender elected official.
"I have always been open and honest about who I am, and I believe that everyone should feel free to be their authentic self," Mr. Wymore said as he announced his intention to run.