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Spokane committee hears public support for ordinance to update LGBTQIA2S+ protections and employee health coverage
Summary
Testimony from transgender Spokane residents and discussion by council members moved an ordinance updating Title 18 and adding health‑coverage language forward for further review after stakeholders and staff said more outreach and minor edits remain.
Dozens of residents and stakeholders told the Spokane Finance & Administration Committee they support a proposed ordinance to update the city—s human‑rights code and clarify protections for LGBTQIA2S+ residents, including explicit language related to gender‑affirming care.
Supporters said the update would align city code with state definitions and a state shield law and would close gaps for residents who the speakers said currently face federal and state threats to care.
“I—m Luis Stay. I—m a transgender man and executive director of Trans Spokane, and I—m here to speak in support of…
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