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Mesa residents testify in support of non-discrimination ordinance
Summary
Public commenters at the April 21 meeting told the City Council they support Mesa's non-discrimination ordinance and described why local protections matter, including limits of state or federal remedies and the importance of local enforcement.
Several Mesa residents told the City Council April 21 they support the city's non-discrimination ordinance and urged continued protection for transgender and LGBT residents.
The comments, offered during the meeting’s public-comment period, emphasized individual stories and the practical benefits of a local enforcement mechanism for civil-rights protections.
Rebecca Temp, a District 2 resident,…
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