LOUISVILLE, Ky. — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Woodford County has become the first county in 20 years to approve measures prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination.
Officials with the Fairness Ordinance say the measure passed in a 5-3 vote.
Midway and Versailles, cities in Woodford County, approved Fairness Ordinances in 2015 and 2019. The county becomes the 18th municipality in the state with LGBTQ discrimination protections.
The ordinance prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.
The last time a county-wide measure was passed like this was in Jefferson County in October 1999 before it merged with the city of Louisville.
Lexington-Fayette County’s merged government also approved an ordinance in July 1999.
Officials with the Fairness Campaign say a statewide Fairness Rally will take place on Feb. 19 in Frankfort at the Capitol Rotunda at 1:30 p.m.
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