OH: Two Counties add Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity to Anti Discrimination Laws

Discrimination in Akron and Summit County based on sexual orientation or gender identity is now illegal — sort of. Both Akron and Summit County councils passed ordinances Monday that added these to their protected classes. But Akron City Council — after nearly an hourlong debate — carved out exemptions for contractors with the city who either serve minors or are religion-based. City Council approved the amended ordinance 10-2, with councilmen Mike Freeman and Jim Hurley, both of whom voiced religious concerns, as the ''no'' votes. Full Story from Ohio.com: http://www.ohio.com/news/78201622.html

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