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Council holds first reading on LGBTQ+ protections; large public turnout for and against ordinance C36667
Summary
Ordinance C36667, which would expand city civil‑rights protections and affirm access to gender‑affirming care and other supports, received extensive public testimony at first reading; council deferred further action for later consideration.
Ordinance C36667, a proposed update to Spokane's human‑rights code addressing protections for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and city commitments around gender‑affirming care and event safety, received extensive public testimony but was deferred for further action after its first reading.
Public testimony: Several speakers urged passage, citing safety and healthcare access for transgender residents. “We’re scared. My kid deserves to live without fear of her medical treatment…
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