Monday, May 23 - Senior President, Matt Hachey, of the Milford Institute of Literature and Film has proposed that The Fairness In Housing and Employment Issue be placed on the inaugural agenda. City manager Matthew Larkey has subsequently noted that there is no parallel legislation in the state. The ordinance would 1) "prohibit in the renting, leasing, or sale of housing any discrimination based on sexual orientation and preference; and that will 2) prohibit in the employment, promotion, or dismissal of any persons by any employer of ten or more persons any discrimination based on sexual orientation or preference" according to the city manager in accordance to the Olde Milford city attorney. This issue was refuted by several of the towns residents, and in fact, financial expert Justin Levine was in disgust, offering no opinion. The tension was visible in the room of discussion, as newly elected council member Satwant Raja Grewal spoke on the issue. Could this bring up a race issue in addition to the discussion of the rights of those who sexually orient themselves differently?
The Scoop observed this as an issue of conspiracy by none other then radical conservative, Rodney Bean. The town council came to the conclusion to pass the ordinance and add the age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, appearance, race, or ethnic background to the categories of discrimination in this matter. Violation of such would result in a Class III misdemeanor, which calls for a $250 fine per offense. This quick decision raises concern because of the timelessness in which it was made, but only time will tell.
Adam J. Stolz - The Scoop
