It is the public policy of the city and the purpose of this subchapter:
(A) That discriminatory practices or unfair practices based on race, color, sex, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, familial status, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation with respect to employment, labor union membership, housing accommodations, property rights, education, public accommodations, and public services, or any of them, tend to adversely affect the public health, safety, order, convenience, and general welfare;
(B) To declare as civil rights the rights of all persons to the fullest extent of their capacities, and without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, familial status, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, equal opportunities with respect to employment, labor union membership, housing accommodations, property rights, education, public accommodations, and public services;
(C) To prevent, prohibit, and eliminate to the extent permitted by this subchapter, any and all discriminatory or unfair practices based on race, color, sex, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, familial status, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, with respect to employment, labor union membership, housing accommodations, property rights, education, public accommodations, or public services;
(D) To protect, to the extent permitted by this subchapter, all persons from unfounded charges of discriminatory or unfair practices; and
(E) To effectuate this policy by means of public information promotion, alternative dispute resolution procedure, and resource referral as prescribed by this subchapter.
(Ord. 1377, passed 6-18-2018)