From the ArcaMax Publishing, News & Features Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/newsheadlines/s-642561-946490
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (UPI) -- Voters in Kalamazoo, Mich., approved
extending anti-discrimination protections to gays, lesbians, bisexuals
and transgenders.
The ordinance making Kalamazoo the 16th city in Michigan to adopt a
gay-rights ordinance that grants protections in employment, housing
and public accommodations, the Kalamazoo Gazette reported Wednesday.
The ordinance was approved in all but three of the city's polling
places. It also passed among heavy absentee ballot voting.
"There's a lot of people who will wake up and breathe easier tomorrow
knowing they won't be fired or kicked out of their homes for being
gay, lesbian or transgender," said Jon Hoadley, campaign manager of
One
Kalamazoo, the pro-ordinance campaign committee. "It was astounding
the overwhelming support that we had. Kalamazoo said this is what it
wants."