Develop Equal Access Ordinance to ensure equal treatment in city services
In Plain English
The city council continues discussions on creating a new law that would guarantee equal access to city services. This ordinance would establish rules preventing discrimination in how residents receive municipal services like permits, programs, or facilities. The council needs to provide direction to staff on what protections to include before drafting the final law.
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