Arlington's City Council is hitting the pause button on a new anti-LGBT discrimination ordinance. This means protections for the LGBT community are still up in the air, and the city hasn't made a final decision yet.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
Businesses and residents are left in limbo, unsure about future non-discrimination policies and their potential impact.
All residents, particularly minority communities, through improved trust and equitable policing.
LGBTQ+ residents and allies who were hoping for immediate protections are left without them.
The council received an update on the ongoing review of Arlington's city code of ordinances, which ensures local laws are up-to-date and effective.
Arlington community members speak out against the passing of new anti-discrimination ordinance Fort Worth Report
The council reviewed the 2025 Racial Profiling Analysis, an important report on how law enforcement interacts with the community. This discussion aims to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all residents.
Arlington City Council approves revised anti-discrimination ordinance, critics warn protections weakened CBS News
Arlington council passes revised anti-discrimination ordinance, resolution against hate KERA News
Arlington repeals 2021 anti-discrimination ordinance, advances revised policy WFAA
Arlington City Council Keeps Anti-LGBT Discrimination Ordinance Suspended The Texan
For now, Arlington has no anti-discrimination ordinance. What does that mean? Dallas News
Arlington votes not to reinstate LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance after months of debate CBS News
Arlington council votes 5-4 against reinstating LGBTQ protections in anti-discrimination ordinance KERA News
Vote on Arlington’s anti-discrimination ordinance pushed for a third time Fort Worth Report
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