The city of Mesa may soon enact a formal anti-discrimination law. City council members reviewed draft language for a potential ordinance earlier this week.
The draft is the result of a years-long effort from the city’s human relations advisory committee. The goal of the ordinance is to protect area minority groups who say they continue to struggle with discrimination in areas like employment, housing and public accommodations.
"In terms of the general concept, six of the seven council members indicated pretty significant support for an ordinance," said Dennis Kavanaugh, the vice mayor of Mesa.
With official discussions started, Kavanaugh said a city council vote on the ordinance could happen as early as May.
If passed, Mesa would join Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tempe in a list of cities who have anti-discrimination laws on the books.
