It was one year ago that America found itself engulfed in a modern day civil rights chapter, which impassioned a group of Scottsdale’s volunteers to better their own backyard.
It took a lot of work after several failed attempts during the past few years, but Scottsdale finally completed an anti-discrimination ordinance in April 2021 — an action spearheaded by those on the Scottsdale Human Relations Commission, and supported by city staff, community members and officials.
The ordinance prohibits discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and inclusiveness. With its approval, the city now has “clear and comprehensive” mandate for the prevention of discrimination in employment, housing, places of public accommodation, city services, programs and activities.
