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Lansing holds public hearing on repeal of 1986 restroom ordinance
Summary
City council heard a public hearing on repealing Section 6.84.04 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances after multiple residents urged removal and others warned of safety risks; council referred the item to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee.
The Lansing City Council held a public hearing April 7 on a proposal to repeal Section 6.84.04 of the city code, a 1986 ordinance that makes using a restroom intended for the opposite sex a criminal offense. Council member Jackson introduced the item and said the change was proposed after the city received letters from residents who said the ordinance left some people unable to use restrooms "in comfort, safety, and with dignity."
The hearing drew more than a dozen speakers and 12 written communications in support of the repeal, including transgender and gender‑diverse Lansing residents who described safety and dignity concerns. "Repealing this archaic ordinance is such a wonderful choice," said Anastofer Hopkins during public comment. Verena Courtney, who identified…
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