Plymouth Township Non-Discrimination Ordinance

Ordinance No. 1644

Adopted: April 9, 2018

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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.

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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)