Are there other places that have nondiscrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity?
Yes, there are 8 cities and counties in Florida, 108 cities and counties nationwide, and 13 states and the District of Columbia that have nondiscrimination laws that are similar to Gainesville’s human rights ordinance. What other classes would Gainesville want to protect? Why? Three examples of classes that the City might want to add in the future are: veteran status, socio-economic status, and political party affiliation. There are several reasons why the City might decide to add these types of protections. For instance, the City might want to add protections for veterans to make sure that Gainesville is an open and welcoming place for those who return from war and to prevent and address any discrimination that they might face. I have heard Charter Amendment 1 would affect existing protections for other classes such as race, gender, religion, and sex. Is this true? Yes. Charter Amendment 1 prohibits Gainesville from offering protections beyond what are provided in the Florida Civil Ri
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