City of Ann Arbor

 

Kathy Kozachenko Statue

The City of Ann Arbor will be unveiling a new Historical Marker to commemorate the courageous actions of Ann Arbor City Councilmembers Nancy Wechsler and Jerry DeGrieck, who in 1973 became the first elected officials in the United States to come out as lesbian and gay while holding public office. The Marker also commemorates Kathleen Kozachenko who was elected in 1974 becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ candidate elected to a public office in the United States. As part of that effort, the city is undertaking an additional recognition of Kathy Kozachenko by commissioning a statue to be installed next to the Historical Marker. 
 
In partnership with the City of Ann Arbor, the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor is accepting donations as a 501(c)(3) organization for the Kathy Kozachenko statue that will be placed at Larcom City Hall. The City of Ann Arbor hopes to raise $100,000 to ensure the design, construction, and delivery of the statue. We will provide a receipt upon donation for use as a tax-deductible contribution. 

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