"The city council for Arlington, Texas, has voted not to reinstate its anti-discrimination ordinance. The provisions include LGBTQ+ protections based on gender identity, and the council has been pressured to roll them back to avoid losing federal funding under the president's "Two Sexes" executive order. "I'm just disappointed right now," said Nikkie Hunter, an Arlington city council member who voted for reinstating the LGBTQ+ protections."
"The anti-discrimination ordinance was first introduced in 2021 in response to the death of George Floyd and included protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, or other protected classes. It was previously suspended in September, and the council at the time cited pressure from the presidential administration and the risk of losing federal funding. According to Trey Yelverton, the Arlington city manager, Arlington receives $65 million in federal grants,"
Arlington's city council voted not to reinstate an anti-discrimination ordinance that included LGBTQ+ protections based on gender identity. Council members cited pressure linked to the president's "Two Sexes" executive order and concerns over losing federal funding. Nikkie Hunter, who voted to reinstate protections, said she was disappointed and urged the council to work toward restoring protections so everyone feels safe. The ordinance, introduced in 2021 after George Floyd's death, covered sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion and other protected classes. Arlington receives about $65 million in federal grants that fund firefighters, housing assistance, a city rideshare program (Via), and Handitran.
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