HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 Resolution No. 086Sponsored by Co uncil Member Habenicht
RESOwnON NO. Fl,
SERIES or 1992--
A RES0Ll.J710N OPPOSING AMENDMEITT NO . 2, AN AME NDMENT TO PROHIBIT
LAWS OR POLI CIES WHICH ENTITLE PERSONS TO CLAIM DISCRIMINATION OR
PROTECTED STATUS BASED O N THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
WHEREAS. proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Co lorado ConstlluUon would prohllll
a ny munlclpallty fr om adopting or enforcing any law or poUcy which enlltles a person
lo claim dlscrlmlna ll on. protected slatus. min ority status or preferences base d on
sc."rua l ort cntatton . cond uct. practices or re lationships: and
WH EREAS. cl t17.ens of Co lorado Comm uniUe s have lnJtlated and voted for approva l
of such ordlnances: and
WHEREAS , these loc al Ieg!slaUve measures would be overturned If this amendment
passes: a nd
WHEREAS . this amendment erodes local control: and
WHEREAS, the Ctty Is concerned prtmartly about this amendment's a ttack on the
power of municipal officials and local voters to d etermine what laws are appropriate ln
thelr communities: and
WHEREAS . all cities and towns and their citizens should retain their rtght to enact or
rcfratn fr om enacting such ordinances as they belJeve are In the best Lntercst of their
commu nity;
NOW, 1HEREFORE, BE rr RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL or THE CITY or
ENG LEWOOD, COLORADO , TiiAT IT OPPOSES AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE 5rATE
CONSTITUTION.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19th day of October, 1992.
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Patricia H . Crow. City Clerk
I. Patricia H. Crow , City Clerk fo r th,e,,C lly of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the
above ,s a true copy o f resolution No .§!.:._, Serles of 1992.
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Patricia H. Crow