Lansing City Council Unanimously Declares City an LGBTQ+ Welcoming Community
Amid growing public concerns about LGBTQ+ safety, Lansing will become an LGBTQ+ Welcoming City after a unanimous vote by city council members.
Be it finally resolved, that the Lansing City Council declares Lansing an LGBTQ+ Welcoming City, where every person's identity and sexual orientation are supported and embraced, and where acts of hate or harassment have no place in our community.
The resolution condemns all acts of violence targeted against the LGBTQ+ community and affirms the right of everyone to live freely and safely in the city.
- The "LGBTQ+ Welcoming City" designation signifies that Lansing formally condemns discriminatory acts of violence against the community.
- The city commits to protecting access to gender-affirming care.
- Threats, harassment, discrimination, or acts of intimidation by city employees or organizations receiving city funds will result in disciplinary or corrective action.
Author's summary: Lansing becomes an LGBTQ+ Welcoming City.
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