Cleveland, Tampa Considering Transgender Protection Bills

More cities are considering adding transgender protections in the wake of a critical vote in Kalamazoo, Michigan. ... In Cleveland, gay rights group Ask Cleveland is lobbying to win approval of such a measure. The group delivered more than 2,500 postcards supporting an expanded law to council members on Monday. The bill is sponsored by openly gay, outgoing Council member Joe Santiago. ... In Tampa, Florida, passage appears more certain, but opponents have only just begun to mobilize. A November 5 first reading of a transgender protections bill won unanimous approval after Council member Joseph Caetano altered his original no vote. Final passage is expected during a November 19th meeting. Full Story from On Top Magazine: http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=4859&MediaType=1&Category=26

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