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Erie earns perfect score on Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index for fourth straight year
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At a city press conference, Mayor Schember announced Erie received a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Municipal Equality Index — the fourth consecutive year — crediting the LGBTQ+ Advisory Council and city policies promoting inclusion.
Mayor Schember announced at a city press conference that Erie earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Municipal Equality Index, marking the fourth consecutive year the city has received a perfect rating.
The Municipal Equality Index evaluates municipal laws, policies and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer residents and workers across 506 cities. "The city of Erie has earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Municipal Equality Index," Mayor Schember said, noting Erie recorded 109 points on the evaluative scale even though 100 is the highest awardable score.
City officials credited the volunteer work of the LGBTQ+ Advisory Council and cited the city's ongoing efforts to implement welcoming policies and practices. Mayor Schember framed inclusivity as part of Erie’s economic strategy, saying that diversity, equity and inclusion attract residents, visitors and businesses who value inclusivity.
The announcement did not introduce new ordinances or votes; it was presented as recognition of work already completed. Officials did not provide a detailed itemization of the policies or scores that produced Erie’s 109-point internal total beyond the general credit to advisory council efforts.
The city did not announce additional next steps at the press conference; officials encouraged continued community engagement and referenced the advisory council as a partner in maintaining inclusive municipal practices.
