Plymouth Township

Plymouth Township Non-Discrimination Ordinance

Ordinance No. 1644

Adopted: April 9, 2018


History

Local advocates have been supporting efforts for a non-discrimination ordinances for several years in Plymouth Township. On April 9, 2018, the Plymouth Township Council voted unanimously, 5-0, in favor of adopting the ordinance. Fifteen months earlier, the council had voted down the ordinance. Plymouth becomes the 14th municipality in Montgomery County to adopt this type of local law.


In the News

Plymouth LGBTQ+ Community and Allies Refuse to Give Up After Anti-discrimination Ordinance Fails
Outword.Today (May 5, 2017)

Plymouth LGBT supporters regroup after anti-discrimination ordinance fails
The Colonial (May 13, 2017)

Plymouth Township to Adopt Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
The Plymouth Patch (April 5, 2018)

Plymouth Township to adopt anti-discrimination ordinance
The Times Herald (April 9, 2018)

Plymouth council adopts anti-discrimination ordinance to standing ovation
Delaware County News Network (April 10, 2018)

Two more PA towns pass ordinances to ensure LGBT equality
Philadelphia Gay News (April 19, 2018)