Status protected by federal, state or local law.Ĭolumbus received a perfect score on the Human RightsĬampaign Foundation’s Municipal Equality Index in 2014, 20 for its National origin, age, disability, family or military status, or any other Orientation, gender identification or expression, color, religion, ancestry, Recommended City Charter amendments prohibiting the city and its agents fromĭenying equal access to city services or equal opportunity in city employmentĪnd promotion, or the benefits thereof, on the basis of race, sex, sexual
Relationships of mutual love, care, support and commitment, it was necessaryįor the government of the City of Columbus to enact new Section 229 of theĬolumbus City Code to establish a City of Columbus Domestic PartnershipĢ014: In a Citywide election, Columbus voters pass Identity or expression, familial status and military status.Ģ012: In order for the City of Columbus to recognize Held the first Pride Parade in Columbus that was attended by approximately 850Ģ008: Columbus City Council passes an ordinance to extendĬivil rights protections to the new classes of age, disability, sex, gender
Public accommodations based on sexual orientation.ġ982: Stonewall Union – now known as Stonewall Columbus – The first time, extended protections against discrimination in housing and Home to one of the largest populations of residents identifying as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, Columbus has long sought to protect the rights and secure the safety and well-being of those citizens who often find themselves subject to oppression and attack.ġ974: Columbus City Council adopted an ordinance that, for
The City of Columbus has a proud tradition as an exemplar for inclusiveness, acceptance, and progressive social action.