"The City Council voted 10-0 Monday night to add protections against discrimination when it comes to housing, employment and public accommodations for victims of domestic violence and stalking, and on the basis of gender expression, veteran status, political beliefs, genetic information, arrest record and familial status."These changes, I believe, reflect Ann Arbor's values of openness and tolerance," said Council Member Christopher Taylor, D-3rd Ward.
"I'm grateful to be able to help put this policy into effect," added Council Member Chuck Warpehoski, D-5th Ward.
The ordinance continues to include protections against discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, educational association, family responsibilities, gender identity, height, HIV status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, and weight.
The city is still waiting on the state to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state's anti-discrimination laws."
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