CHARLOTTE – The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners voted to advance an LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance on Tuesday, after hearing public comment from residents about the impact of these critical protections.
Advocates urge the County Commission to swiftly finalize the nondiscrimination ordinance, which requires a final vote. If approved, Mecklenburg County would become the thirteenth local government in North Carolina to approve LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination protections.
The ordinances ensure protections in private employment and places of public accommodations – such as restaurants and businesses – from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and natural hairstyle.
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