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Sweetwater approves ordinance requiring separate restrooms for genetically male and female persons in city buildings
Summary
On second reading the commission adopted an ordinance creating separate public restrooms for "genetically male and female persons" in city buildings; the vote passed on roll call.
The City Commission of the City of Sweetwater on Monday adopted an ordinance on second reading that creates a requirement for separate public restrooms for "genetically male and female persons" in city buildings.
Vice President and Commissioner Deandre Villanueva introduced the measure and framed it as a safety issue. Villanueva said, "I am a father of a daughter... I'm just here to protect my daughter," and asked for unanimous consent to pass the ordinance. The public hearing opened and closed with no members of the public requesting to speak.
Commissioners moved and seconded the ordinance on second reading. The clerk conducted a roll-call vote; the roll call in the record shows affirmative votes recorded and the president announced the item passed. The ordinance text in the agenda provides for separate restrooms, penalties, exceptions and an effective date.
The commission approved the ordinance by roll-call vote during the meeting's second reading and public hearing.
