After fray, supervisors affirm gay rights
Loudoun Times-Mirror
by Crystal Owens
January 5, 2010

http://www.loudountimes.com/news/2010/jan/05/gay-rights/

Supervisors on Jan. 5 voted 6-2-1 to include language in the county's Human Resources Policy Handbook that forbids discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

The vote came down along party lines with Republican Supervisors Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) and Lori Waters (R-Broad Run) voting against the measure.

Why isn't it surprising the the Repukelacans vote against.


Janet

Anti-discrimination Language Draws Heated Debate From Supervisors

By Erika Jacobson Moore
(Created: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 10:19 AM EST)

http://www.leesburg2day.com/articles/2010/01/06/news/9924discrimination010610.txt

Four words proposed for addition to the county's Equal Employment Opportunity policy led to a party-line battle among supervisors Tuesday.

Supervisor Stevens Miller (D-Dulles) brought forward an item to add the phrases "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the list of things that may not be considered in the county's hiring and firing practices, and, while ultimately supported by six supervisors, the issue also laid bared the partisan differences among members of the board. Miler said he brought forward the item after learning that governor-elect Bob McDonnell would not reaffirm Executive Order 1, which protects state employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation. McDonnell has said he does not believe the action is within the governor's authority.