These are the kinds of legislative surprises we like to see. Via Equality Utah:
In a huge surprise, the Ogden City Council has just voted unanimously to overturn Mayor Godfrey’s veto and pass the non-discrimination ordinances! Congratulations Ogden!Playing that "god" card didn't work in Ogden.
After a frantic week of work by activists, all 3 holdouts on the city council changed their vote and voted 7-0 to overturn the veto by Mayor Matthew Godfrey and pass the non-discrimination ordinances which prohibit discrimination in employment and housing based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
The change came after equality-advocates agreed to add language to the laws which made it clear that the ordinances in no way would violate the 1st amendment, religious freedom or free speech.
The public comments were still as entertaining as ever, with members of Dave Mallinak’s Baptist church claiming that no christian could ever respect “god” and support the “gay lifestyle.”
Congratulations to Equality Utah, a group fighting on the very front lines of discrimination. And, as we see, they're getting some wins.
