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Pastor to read proclamation on gay marriage at City Council meeting

Today outside of City Hall, the Rev. Jim CastroLang will read a proclamation from local clergy supporting gay marriage.

"Today, I stand with 18 area religious leaders along with citizens and elected officials from the many neighborhoods of our city, who say to the Spokane City Council: vote yes for the Marriage Equality Resolution”, CastroLang said in a press release.

Should the City Council vote in favor of gay marriage?

Read about tonight's city council meeting here.

Council to vote on marriage equality tonight

Tonight gay rights advocates from The Pride Foundation, Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane, Destinations of Spokane and Westminster United Church of Christ will swarm Spokane City Hall, where the city council is expected to vote on resolution supporting gay marriage.

Do you agree with Obama’s birth control coverage proposal?

Do you agree with Obama's birth control coverage proposal?

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