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Lansing's LGBTQ+ community is pressuring city officials for action following a threatening incident at a local bar.
A City Council committee agreed to draft a letter of support for the community's safety.
Community members have also requested the formation of an LGBTQ+ board and funding for safety measures.
Lansing Police investigated the initial incident and determined it was "unfounded and not criminal in nature."
LANSING — Members of Lansing's LGBTQ+ community got one of their demands met by a committee of the City Council Oct. 8 after two weeks of pressuring local officials for action.
A group has been vocal since a threatening incident at a Michigan Avenue bar and restaurant on Sept. 24 proved to them that Lansing is not a safe city.
The incident involved a