A newly approved bill designated Columbia as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community and established that enforcing laws that limit gender-affirming care are the lowest priority for the city. City Counselor Nancy Thompson clarified that the ordinance does not grant unique privileges to members of the LGBTQ+ community or allow anything not permitted under state law. Link in bio to read more. Story | Sophia Anderson Photo | Claire Nguyen #columbia #citycouncil #LGBTQrights #sanctuarycity #mizzou #como #discover #lgbtq #safehaven #missouri #community