Proposals Target Discrimination

Thu., Feb. 12, 1998

By Kristina Johnson kristinaj@spokesman.com

The Spokane Human Rights Commission plans a hearing tonight on two proposed city ordinances that supporters say would end discrimination based on sexual orientation.

The Spokane Progressive Alliance sponsored the two ordinances, which will be considered by the Human Rights Commission before moving on to the City Council.

The first ordinance would broaden the city’s definition of discrimination to include sexual orientation, gender identity and source of income. It would make it illegal for any business within city limits - from schools to real estate agencies - to discriminate against anyone on those grounds.

The ordinance would require city officials to be certain that businesses fulfilling city contracts do not discriminate against any employees.

The second ordinance would allow domestic partners to register their relationship with the city clerk for $25 and receive a certificate of registration.

Couples also could dissolve their partnership with a similar form.

, DataTimes MEMO: This sidebar appeared with the story: Meeting The hearing takes place tonight at 7 in the council chambers of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. A second session will take place next Thursday at 7.

This sidebar appeared with the story: Meeting The hearing takes place tonight at 7 in the council chambers of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. A second session will take place next Thursday at 7.

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