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Kalamazoo voters approve anti-discrimination law

Associated Press - November 3, 2009 11:24 PM ET

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) - Voters in Kalamazoo have approved a measure banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity.

With all precincts reporting Tuesday, the ordinance had 7,671 votes in favor to 4,731 opposed.

The ordinance will add gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender individuals to an existing Kalamazoo city ordinance banning discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations.

There are about 72,000 residents in the southwestern Michigan city.

Similar measures are on the books in more than a dozen other Michigan communities.

Information from: Kalamazoo Gazette, http://www.mlive.com/kalamazoo

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