Doraville approves gay non-discrimination policy
Gender identity excluded, but is expected to be passed in future
By DYANA BAGBY
SEP. 12, 2008
http://www.southernvoice.com/2008/9-12/news/localnews/9136.cfmThe Doraville City Council voted unanimously Sept. 2 to include "sexual preference" — to mean gay men and lesbians — in its employment non-discrimination policy.
"Doraville has a large GLBT population in the city and we want to be representative of our diverse groups. We also want to attract the very best employees," said Brian Bates, Doraville's only openly gay council member.
In a 6-0 vote, the council passed the measure that states: "The City will, therefore, provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual preference, veteran, disabled or familial status. This relates to all phases of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, recall from layoff, compensation, benefits, and educational, social, or recreational programs of the City."
