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Kalamazoo GazetteOne Kalamazoo, the campaign committee pushing for the passage of the anti-discrimination ordinance in the city of Kalamazoo, is declaring victory.
With 15 of 19 precincts reporting, the yes votes have a 6,333 to 4,007 lead, according to unofficial tallies.
“Our campaign started with a very basic idea, and today voters confirmed that we are One Kalamazoo,” campaign manager Jon Hoadley said in a written statement issued at 9:07 p.m.
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http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/anti-discrimination_ordinance_1.html
Earlier: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/michigan/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1573038/Michigan.News/Kalamazoo.Voters.to.Decide.Gay.Rights.Question.
On Tuesday, Kalamazoo voters will decide whether to keep a city ordinance protecting gay, lesbian, and transgendered people. It prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, or public accommodations. It's being challenged by a group that says gay activists are seeking special rights.