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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLeesburg, FL passes law making sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes
LEESBURG, Fla. Leesburg City Commissioners passed a law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity along with race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age and sex.
The law, which passed by a vote of 3-2, is the first in Lake County and will prevent discrimination in the workplace and will make it illegal for a business to refuse service just because a customer is gay.
Commissioner Dan Robuck III proposed the ordinance to the council hoping to send the message that Leesburg welcomes everyone to their city.
We have been elected to the position of power, said Robuck during the commissioners meeting May 26. With the authority comes the responsibility to do the right thing for our constituents.
The law, which passed by a vote of 3-2, is the first in Lake County and will prevent discrimination in the workplace and will make it illegal for a business to refuse service just because a customer is gay.
Commissioner Dan Robuck III proposed the ordinance to the council hoping to send the message that Leesburg welcomes everyone to their city.
We have been elected to the position of power, said Robuck during the commissioners meeting May 26. With the authority comes the responsibility to do the right thing for our constituents.
As might be expected!
Joseph Poorman of Faith World Church in Leesburg said there is no reason for this law at all.
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Leesburg, FL passes law making sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes (Original Post)
RKP5637
May 2015
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KamaAina
(78,249 posts)1. Joseph Poorman?
Well, that's a first! Maybe he should hook up with Creflo Dollar.
Response to RKP5637 (Original post)
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RKP5637
(67,112 posts)5. I've never been a fan of central Florida. n/t
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)7. Orange county is "ok".
But I don't blame you. I miss Miami in that perspective, I never encountered racism or bigotry there. Not saying it doesn't exist , but I can imagine it's pretty rare.
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)8. Yep, Miami has so much diversity it would seem rare. I always hear good things about Orange County.
I'm always leery of small towns, didn't used to be, but one never knows which way a small town swings. I've been in some in GA where I really felt uncomfortable, like I didn't fit the teabagger image or something.
Prism
(5,815 posts)4. Florida Man on Florida Man action!
Actually, that could go either way.
nashville_brook
(20,958 posts)9. born in Leesburg -- first time ever i've been proud to say that!
wowser.
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)10. I hope it's going to set a trend! I was amazed! n/t