HomeMy WebLinkAboutNon-Discrimination Public Comment from Hailey Renner 5-12-14From:Human Rights Campaign on behalf of Hailey Renner
To:Agenda
Subject:Support Equality for LGBT Residents of Bozeman
Date:Monday, May 12, 2014 2:43:23 PM
May 12, 2014
Bozeman City Commision
Dear City Commision,
As a supporter of the Human Rights Campaign and equal rights for allBozeman residents, I am writing to urge you to pass the historicnondiscrimination ordinance that would prohibit discrimination on thebasis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Missoula, Helena, andButte already have similar nondiscrimination laws, and now it's timefor Bozeman to do the same and further equality across the TreasureState.
All hardworking Bozemanites, including LGBT residents, should have theopportunity to earn a living and provide for their families free fromdiscrimination. Please continue to work to ensure that thisnondiscrimination ordinance is passed; it's the right thing to do.
It is hard to imagine that individuals in our own state and hometownare deprived the basic rights of others. That citizens of Bozeman mustlive with the fear of being fired, removed from their home or refusedservice simply on the basis of their sexual and/or gender identity.Nothing about this legislation reduces the rights of others - as manyreligious opponents would have you believe - but only helps ensure thatall within our state are granted the same civil liberties.
Sincerely,
Hailey Renner
Bozeman, MT 59718