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Referendum to Amend the Home Rule Charter: Prohibiting Discrimination.

Written by Amy Whipple

Prohibiting Discrimination

The first referendum would add a new section under Article One, Home Rule Powers, “prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability, place of birth, national origin, or association or affiliation with any nation or foreign state in conducting the business of the City.”

  • “Ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability, place of birth” were added since the initial proposal read at the Jan. 22 meeting. Councilperson Strassburger noted that this new language better aligns with the city’s existing nondiscrimination policies and apologized for the original lack of inclusion.
  • Council approved the amended statement.
  • The ordinance received unanimous preliminary approval.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 3, and the final vote is slated for Feb. 4.

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City Council · January 28, 2025

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