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Council continues Pride resolution debate; public commenter urges a separate 'natural family' resolution
Summary
The council continued discussion of a draft Pride month resolution including debate over whether to use "LGBTQ" or "LGBTQ+"/"LGBTQIA" language; a public commenter urged council to instead introduce and advance a "natural family" resolution.
Gahanna City Council continued discussion May 19 of a draft Pride month resolution (referenced as resolution 0023-2025), with members debating whether the text should read "LGBTQ" or include expanded forms such as "LGBTQ+" or "LGBTQIA." The item will return to the council agenda on the first Monday in June for further consideration and a planned presentation by Vice President Trenton Weaver.
Councilmembers expressed different perspectives on preferred terminology and on who should determine appropriate language for the community. Councilmember Jamille Jones said council members who do not identify as LGBTQ should…
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