Tucson, AZ makes top 10 according
to the Advocate in 2007 and it still holds true today.
In
it’s March 13, 2007 issue, the Advocate published a list of the Best Places to Live for Gays and Lesbians. To no surprise,
Tucson made their top 10.
The Advocate is a news magazine
for the LGBT community which is published twice a month. The article, titled “Where We Live”, focused on the top
10 cities (outside the usual gay urban neighborhoods) for openly gay and lesbian singles and families to live.
The cities they choose are gay friendly with a small town feel and big
city amenities. Other criteria necessary to make their list: median household income, quality of public schools, condos, retirement
communities and the city’s achievements in working to create a gay friendly community.
Tucson made the list for several reasons according to The Advocate: The median house cost is $202,400 and the median
household income is $34,493.
Gay public officials Paula
Aboud (state senator) and Karin Uhlich (city council member) were also included.
Pro gay laws and policies: domestic partner registry and no discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender
identity in housing, employment and public accommodations.
One
correction I think should be noted, the advocate stated that Tucson did not have a gay community center. We have a great gay
community center called Wingspan. We’ll forgive them. Hey, we still made the top 10.
Always here to help,
Tony Ray 
