HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2016-023 Resolution in Support of The City of Charlotte Non-Discrimination Policy RES-2016-023
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
WHEREAS, the Charlotte City Council, on February 21, 2016, approved amendments
to the city's Non-Discrimination Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, the Council added marital and familial status, sexual orientation, gender
expression and gender identity to the list of protected characteristics in the
existing Non-Discrimination Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, the Orange County Code of Ordinances currently prohibits discrimination
based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, familial
status, and veteran status; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County supports a community where all people are treated fairly,
valued and accepted; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County stands with those who struggle against social injustice;
and,
WHEREAS, Orange County supports the right of local governments to articulate their
own community values of inclusion without interference or suppression by
the General Assembly;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
does hereby support the Non-Discrimination Policy implemented by the
Charlotte City Council and join them in striving for social justice for all.
This the 22" day of March 2016
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Earl McKee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners