BEREA, Ky. — The city of Berea, Ky., has scheduled two meetings in September to discuss a proposed city law that bans discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
The proposal, modeled after several other so-called fairness ordinances that have passed around the state, would outlaw discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.
The Richmond Register reports the council will review the measure Sept. 2 and hold a public forum on Sept. 16.
City Administrator Randy Stone says the ordinance could be up for a second reading as early as Oct. 2.
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In July, the Berea Human Rights Commission reported that it has fielded four complaints of discrimination, but it has not investigated them because it lacks a local ordinance giving it legal authority.
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