LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The City of Lansing passed a declaration marking itself as an LGBTQ+-welcoming city.

The motion passed the City Council unanimously.

The declaration comes with an encouragement to city leadership to include LGBTQ+ community members on boards, commissions, or create an advisory board.

City Council member Brian Jackson read the declaration before it was adopted Monday Night.

He and other members thanked residents for their efforts to make the resolution happen.

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