NEWS BRIEF: Fulton County adds significant protections for LGBTQ population
Fulton County to lead the way against sexual discrimination?
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The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously this week to ban sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression from being used against anyone in Places of Public Accommodation or in hiring practices, Georgia Equality announced in a press release.
“I hope other County Commissioners and city leaders around Georgia will follow (this) example,” said Georgia Equality chief Jeff Graham. Commissioner Lee Morris added, “Fulton County, of all jurisdictions, should make sure no one is discriminated against, and it was important to rewrite our ordinances to cover everyone.” georgiaequality.org
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Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Website: Fulton County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners who are elected to four-year terms. Six of the members are district commissioners, and the Chairman is At-Large, representing all of Fulton County. The Board of Commissioners meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.
Georgia Equality, Inc.
Georgia’s largest statewide LGBT advocacy group that’s active in issues such as hate crimes, bullying, and workplace protection. Its partner organization Equality Foundation of Georgia helps register and mobilize voters.
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