Advocates urge council to pass anti-discrimination law
Measure would apply to employment, housing
By Connie McKinney • Staff Writer • December 2, 2008
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BINGHAMTON -- Miller Hoffman knows what it's like to be hassled for being a transgender person.
"Discrimination against transgender people is part of our daily lives," she told Binghamton city council on Monday night.
The Binghamton resident was one of 11 people who spoke in favor of a local law that would make it illegal to discriminate against transgender individuals. The proposed law would also protect against discrimination because of height and/or weight as well as age, race, religion, national origin and sexual orientation.
The proposed law would apply to employment, housing and public accommodations. Council members may vote on the proposal on Dec. 15.