Summary
The charter's non-discrimination list would be updated to match the city's existing ordinances and current federal, state, and local law, with a catch-all for any legally protected status. Two commissioners worried it invites litigation.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Opponents warned of potential litigation exposure; the city attorney stated the language creates no new legal standing beyond actual discrimination.
Residents are protected from discrimination in city services and employment under modernized, inclusive language.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Charter Review — June 8, 2026
The charter's non-discrimination list would be updated to match the city's existing ordinances and current federal, state, and local law, with a catch-all for any legally protected status. Two commissioners worried it invites litigation.
Charter Review — June 4, 2026
Commissioners debated whether to merge two anti-discrimination paragraphs into one, and ultimately worked out consolidated language covering both discrimination in official duties and unequal access to public resources.
Charter Review — May 21, 2026
Proposed language would align the Charter's non-discrimination clause with the city's EEO statement. Some commissioners worried about litigation exposure, and the City Attorney agreed to restore language referencing compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Charter Review — April 9, 2026
Vice President Jones asked that the Charter's Section 23.07 non-discrimination clause be updated to match the city's internal equal employment policy — most importantly adding explicit protection for gender identity and expression.
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