LEXINGTON, Ky. (BNN)--
Lexington was recognized on Tuesday as a neighborhood that leads in equality.
The Human Rights Campaign ranked
Lexington in the top 2% of towns nationwide in terms of LGBTQ+ equality.
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The Human Rights Campaign every year evaluates the policies, laws, and services of 506 towns throughout the country, and the organization stated
Lexington ranked 10th.
Mayor Linda Gorton said the ranking is a testimony to the city's work which she is proud that
Lexington is acknowledged as an equality leader in Kentucky.
" I am so proud that
Lexington continues to be recognized as an equality leader in Kentucky, as well as increasing to the top in the nation," Gorton stated. "Over the previous 5 years, we have actually focused on variety and addition in City regulations and policies.
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Fayette County was the first county in the state to pass a fairness regulation in 1999.
Lexington went on to pass domestic partner benefits for government employees, reinforce discrimination security language, start making use of all-gender signs for city-owned, single-occupancy centers, celebrate with the annual
Lexington Pride Festival, support local LGBTQ youth support companies, pass a restriction on youth conversion treatment, and release the LexProud project.
"Cities and towns around the country are stepping up each and every day, finding brand-new and innovative ways to empower LGBTQ+ people in the face of an alarming national state of emergency. Even when anti-LGBTQ+ extremists in state capitals are working to weaken their development, mayors and city councilmembers keep fighting to make sure that LGBTQ+ people in their communities – – specifically trans individuals – – are supported and raised to the maximum level possible. This year's Municipal Equality Index reveals the results of their commitment, while acknowledging the progressively hostile environment in which they need to govern," said Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign.
To view other cities check out the Human Rights Campaign site.
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