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Dozens of speakers urge council to protect access to gender‑affirming care; no resolution advanced at meeting
Summary
Nineteen members of the public spoke during a heated public‑comment period about proposed protections for gender‑affirming care. Multiple speakers urged the council to adopt a resolution; council leadership said no resolution was before the body because it lacked the required sponsors.
Nineteen members of the public addressed the Evansville Common Council on March 31, delivering personal testimony and arguments both for and against local protections for gender-affirming medical care.
Council President Trotman opened public comment by noting there was no resolution before the council that night and that a formal resolution requires sponsorship. Councilwoman Allen and other council members spoke in support of treating all residents respectfully and acknowledged the emotional nature of the topic; council leadership asked…
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