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Duluth City Council adopts resolution supporting 2SLGBTQ+ communities after extended debate

5734506 · September 8, 2025
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Summary

After public testimony and council debate, the city council voted 7–2 to adopt a resolution affirming support for 2SLGBTQ+ residents and committing to actions including a community resource directory and exploring a welcoming hub; a motion to table failed and an amendment clarifying commission language was added.

Duluth City Council approved a resolution recognizing Duluth-Superior Pride and signaling support for 2SLGBTQ+ residents, passing 7–2 after public testimony and internal debate about timing and the role of commissions.

The resolution, introduced by Councilor Awol and seconded, includes commitments to update and maintain a community resource directory, explore a trans and queer welcoming hub within five years, and examine inclusive code language and nondiscrimination practices. The resolution text directs the NQ (nonbinary/queer/trans) commission or its successor and the Human Rights Commission to help maintain the resource directory and support community…

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