UPDATE TO THE CITY’S NONDISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE PROTECTIONS FOR DIVERSE FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIP STRUCTURES [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
Staff Direction • 2025-05-19 • Item F.9 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-000005
Tracking ID: DIR-2025-000005
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Plain language summary
This proposal aims to update West Hollywood's Nondiscrimination Ordinance to explicitly protect individuals from discrimination based on diverse family and relationship structures, such as multi-parent families and polyamorous relationships. This change would ensure that all residents, regardless of their family or relationship configuration, receive equal treatment under city laws and services.
What this means to you
For residents in non-traditional family structures, this ordinance update would provide legal protection against discrimination in housing, employment, and public services. For example, if you are part of a polyamorous relationship or a multi-parent family, you would have the same rights and protections as those in traditional family setups, reducing the risk of unfair treatment.
Fiscal impact
No fiscal impact is specified in the linked source materials.