Affirm residents' right to access obstetric and gynecological health care

A Resolution affirming that all city residents should have the right to access fundamental obstetric and gynecological health care services.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Parker, McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Fugate and Vice Mayor Roberto)

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On September 6, 2022, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Affirm residents' right to access obstetric and gynecological health care” by a vote of 8–0.

Adopted 8-0-1-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Topics: Intergovernmental & resolutions

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 8

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6

Abstain · 1

Janet Testerman At-Large Seat B

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The clerk’s minutes note 2 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

A sign-up count from the minutes — not a measure of overall public opinion.

Minutes of the 6 September 2022 meeting — page 7

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