The Olathe City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution affirming the city’s opposition to many forms of discrimination, including on the basis of a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. But that vote was not welcome by members of the LGBTQ community.
The measure, which passed on a 4-2 vote, came after a number of meetings where members of the community have asked the council for a full ordinance banning discrimination in housing, employment and receiving public services from stores, restaurants and other businesses.
Many of those advocates criticized the resolution Tuesday, noting that it lacks a means of enforcement. Around 20 people spoke about the issue after the vote. The room was filled with residents there to hear about that issue and various other council matters.
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