I understand it as an attempt by the Chamber of Commerce to cater to the "gay consumer" that some in the "arts community" feel we are missing out on because of the perception that Spokane is not "gay friendly".
I would prefer that our community, as well as our state, be perceived as "business friendly" before it begins to cater to "special interest groups."
This article is an oldie from mid-January, but somehow I missed it. Just now heard on the local AM news station that Spokane has gained international attention in two European publications as a result of this proposal. Just frickin' great.