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Council approved 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] - Direct the City Attorney to review West Hollywood Municipal Code Chapter 9.28 and return to the City Council with recommendations to amend the ordinance to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on family or relationship structure, which may include multi-parent families, step-families, polyamorous relationships, and other non-nuclear family structures. The City Council will consider directing the City Attorney to evaluate updating the City’s Nondiscrimination Ordinance, West Hollywood Municipal Code Chapter 9.28, to recognize and protect individuals from discrimination based on diverse family and relationship structures. RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Attorney to review West Hollywood Municipal Code Chapter 9.28 and return to the City Council with recommendations to amend the ordinance to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on family or relationship structure, which may include multi-parent families, step-families, polyamorous relationships, and other non-nuclear family struct
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.
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.
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