It’s time for the Memphis City Council and newly-elected Mayor AC Wharton to bring inclusive workplace protections to the City of Memphis. Beginning Nov. 3, the Memphis City Council will review legislation that will prohibit discrimination against employees of the city and city contractors based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Pending non-discrimination legislation will also ensure fair and equal treatment of all citizens accessing city services and facilities regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

It’s time for Memphis to join the growing number of nearly 200 municipalities that welcome diversity, value safety and security, and promotes fairness and equality for all. Take a moment to contact the Memphis City Council and Mayor AC Wharton in support of this legislation.

Sample Letter for Campaign

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

I am writing in support of non-discrimination legislation that will protect employees of Memphis city government and city contractors from unfair discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Memphians accessing city services and facilities should also be treated fairly and equally regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Memphis needs to join Nashville and nearly 200 other cities who provide inclusive workplace protections.

Please vote for the non-discrimination ordinances and resolution that will tell the world that Memphis is a community that welcomes diversity, values safety and security, and promotes fairness and equality for all.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
October 24, 2009