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Residents urge Kent City Council to adopt LGBTQI-protecting resolution during public comment

2498854 · March 5, 2025
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Multiple speakers during public comment urged the council to adopt a local resolution affirming protections for LGBTQI residents and workers, citing actions taken by other Washington cities and local service needs.

Three speakers during the March 4 public comment period urged the Kent City Council to pass a resolution affirming protections for LGBTQI residents and workers and to commit city resources to safeguard access to services.

Shanal Kumar, who said they live and work in Kent, asked the council to create "a safe haven" and described a proposed "LGBTQ Century City" as a signal that the city values safety and…

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