Dayton Becomes 12th Kentucky City To Pass LGBTQ Fairness Law

WKMS | By Lisa Autry (KPR)

Published August 7, 2019 at 11:38 AM CDT

A northern Kentucky city has become the 12th in the commonwealth to pass a law protecting the LGBTQ population from discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations.

Dayton city leaders unanimously approved this week a fairness ordinance. Mayor Ben Baker urged members of the General Assembly to pass a statewide law extending civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community.

Next year will mark 20 years since legislation was introduced in the General Assembly.

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Lisa Autry (KPR)

Lisa is a Scottsville native and WKU alum. She has worked in radio as a news reporter and anchor for 18 years. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, she most recently worked at WHAS in Louisville and WLAC in Nashville. She has received numerous awards from the Associated Press, including Best Reporter in Kentucky. Many of her stories have been heard on NPR.

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