Hazel Park introduces human rights ordinance to protect LGBTQ residents from discrimination
click to enlarge ShutterstockHazel Park introduces human rights ordinance. click to enlarge Luke LondoHazel Park Councilman Luke LondoThe Hazel Park City Council on Tuesday introduced a human rights ordinance to protect LGBTQ residents from discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and public services.Michigan is one of 29 states that don’t provide full protections from discrimination for LGBTQ people. State lawmakers recently renewed a push to expand the state’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include a ban on discrimination against LGBTQ residents.Hazel Park’s ordinance is expected to be adopted in April after a third reading by the council. “As a proud Hazel Park resident who is also bisexual, I am honored to play a role in moving our community forward, and cementing our status as a leader in the fight for LGBTQ rights.”In 2012, Hazel Park residents April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse filed a lawsuit against Michigan, challenging the state’s ban on adoptions by same-sex couples. “I am proud of our newest councilmember, Luke Londo, for introducing this ordinance – and of the rest of Council for their foresight in advancing it forward."
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