Before the Spokane City Council meeting Monday night gay rights advocates gathered at Westminster United Church of Christ to show their support for gay marriage. A group of about 75 people participated in the March for Equality, which concluded at City Hall. Before going into the council meeting, three pastors representing The Inland Northwest Clergy for Inclusion, read a proclomation in favor of gay marriage.

For full coverage of the meeting, read "After 5-hour debate, City Council tables gay marriage resolution indefinitely."