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Leesburg, FL passes law making sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes
LEESBURG, Fla. – Leesburg City Commissioners passed a law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity along with race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age and sex.
The law, which passed by a vote of 3-2, is the first in Lake County and will prevent discrimination in the workplace and will make it illegal for a business to refuse service just because a customer is gay.
Commissioner Dan Robuck III proposed the ordinance to the council hoping to send the message that Leesburg welcomes everyone to their city.
“We have been elected to the position of power,” said Robuck during the commissioners meeting May 26. “With the authority comes the responsibility to do the right thing for our constituents.”
The law, which passed by a vote of 3-2, is the first in Lake County and will prevent discrimination in the workplace and will make it illegal for a business to refuse service just because a customer is gay.
Commissioner Dan Robuck III proposed the ordinance to the council hoping to send the message that Leesburg welcomes everyone to their city.
“We have been elected to the position of power,” said Robuck during the commissioners meeting May 26. “With the authority comes the responsibility to do the right thing for our constituents.”
As might be expected!
Joseph Poorman of Faith World Church in Leesburg said there is no reason for this law at all.
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Well, that's a first! Maybe he should hook up with Creflo Dollar. 
