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Lansing City Council unanimously adopts resolution declaring city ‘LGBTQ+ welcoming’
Summary
The Lansing City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Oct. 13 declaring Lansing an LGBTQ+ welcoming city, directing development of pro-LGBTQ+ policies, encouraging creation of an advisory board, and calling for protections including safeguarding access to gender-affirming care.
Lansing City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 13 to adopt a resolution declaring the city an “LGBTQ+ welcoming” community. Council member Jackson read the resolution and moved its adoption after several residents urged the council to formalize protections for LGBTQ+ residents.
The resolution says Lansing “welcomes people of all backgrounds” and condemns violence, harassment and intimidation targeted at LGBTQ+ people and supportive businesses. It calls on the city to develop pro-LGBTQ+ ordinances and policies, encourage the administration to adopt similar measures, place LGBTQ+ community members on…
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