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It is now illegal to discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community in Topeka.
Topekans searching for work, housing or public accommodations can no longer be discriminated against for their gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or veteran status, as those were added to the list of protected classes in a nondiscrimination ordinance at Tuesday’s Topeka City Council meeting.
“Such discrimination not only threatens the rights and privileges of the inhabitants of the city but also menaces the institutions and foundations of a free democratic state,” the NDO ordinance read.
The ordinance was unanimously approved by city council and was met with applause by Councilmember Karen Hiller.