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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RACINE, WISCONSIN 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RACINE, WISCONSIN 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 0 0 0 5 0 5 5
Housing 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 0 0 0 5 0 5 5
SCORE 15 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 0 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 6 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 5 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
SCORE 5 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+3 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 0 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force 0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 38 + TOTAL BONUS 3 = Final Score 41CANNOT EXCEED 100
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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 0 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 3 3 3 3
SCORE 18 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 5 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 5 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 3 3 0 0 3 3
SCORE 16 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+2 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+2 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 4 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 2 3
SCORE 6 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +4 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 52 + TOTAL BONUS 8 = Final Score 60CANNOT EXCEED 100
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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 0 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 6 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 3
SCORE 6 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 0 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force 0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 54 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 54CANNOT EXCEED 100
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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 3 0 3 3
SCORE 15 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 5 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 3
SCORE 11 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +2 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+2 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+2 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+2 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 4 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 4 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +3 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force10 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 22 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 82 + TOTAL BONUS 11 = Final Score 93CANNOT EXCEED 100
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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 0 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 0 0 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 0 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 5 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
SCORE 5 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+3 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+2 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 0 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force 0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 17 + TOTAL BONUS 5 = Final Score 22CANNOT EXCEED 100
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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
READING, PENNSYLVANIA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
READING, PENNSYLVANIA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5
Housing 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5
Public Accommodations 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 12 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 5 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 5 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
SCORE 13 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+3 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 0 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 0 12
SCORE 0 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 55 + TOTAL BONUS 3 = Final Score 58CANNOT EXCEED 100
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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 12 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 3
SCORE 6 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 2 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 2 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +3 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force 0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 62 + TOTAL BONUS 3 = Final Score 65CANNOT EXCEED 100
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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RENO, NEVADA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RENO, NEVADA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 6 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 3 0 3 3
SCORE 21 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 0 0 3 3 0 0 3 3
SCORE 6 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 5 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 1 3
SCORE 6 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 75 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 75CANNOT EXCEED 100
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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 0 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 6 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 3 0 3 3
SCORE 15 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 5 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 3
SCORE 11 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+3 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 3 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 1 3
SCORE 4 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +3 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force 0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 72 + TOTAL BONUS 6 = Final Score 78CANNOT EXCEED 100
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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 0 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 12 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 3
SCORE 6 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 5 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 3 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +4 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force10 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 22 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 48 + TOTAL BONUS 4 = Final Score 52CANNOT EXCEED 100
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PTS FOR SEXUAL ORIENTATION PTS FOR GENDER IDENTITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SELECTION, CRITERIA OR THE MEI SCORING SYSTEM, PLEASE VISIT HRC.ORG/MEI. All cities rated were provided their scorecard in advance of publication and given the opportunity to submit revisions. For feedback regarding a particular city’s scorecard, please email [email protected].
BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 12 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 0 0 0 3 0 3 3
SCORE 3 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 0 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 0 12
SCORE 0 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 45 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 45CANNOT EXCEED 100
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BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 12 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 5 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 3
SCORE 11 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 0 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force 0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 65 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 65CANNOT EXCEED 100
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BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 12 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 5 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 3
SCORE 11 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 3 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 1 3
SCORE 4 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 69 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 69CANNOT EXCEED 100
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BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 15 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 0 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 6 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 3
SCORE 6 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 0 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 39 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 39CANNOT EXCEED 100
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BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 0 0 0 5 5 5 5
Housing 5 0 0 0 5 5 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 0 0 0 5 5 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 6 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 3 3 3 3
SCORE 24 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 5 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 3
SCORE 11 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+2 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 5 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 3 3
SCORE 8 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +3 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force10 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 22 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 95 + TOTAL BONUS 5 = Final Score 100CANNOT EXCEED 100
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BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 0 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 0 0 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 0 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 5 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
SCORE 5 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 0 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 17 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 17CANNOT EXCEED 100
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BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 0 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 0 0 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 0 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 3
SCORE 3 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 0 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force 0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 0 12
SCORE 0 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 3 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 3CANNOT EXCEED 100
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BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 12 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 3
SCORE 6 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 2 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 2 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 62 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 62CANNOT EXCEED 100
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BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 5 5 5 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 5 5 5 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 5 5 5 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 12 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 5 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 3
SCORE 11 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+3 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 3 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 1 3
SCORE 4 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 0 12
SCORE 0 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 57 + TOTAL BONUS 3 = Final Score 60CANNOT EXCEED 100
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BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 6 6 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 3 0 3 3
SCORE 15 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 0 0 0 3 0 3 3
SCORE 3 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
CITY AVAILABLE
Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 0 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 0 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
CITY AVAILABLE
LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 0 12
SCORE 0 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 48 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 48CANNOT EXCEED 100
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BONUS PTS for criteria not accessible to all cities at this time. +
RUTLAND, VERMONT 1/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
RUTLAND, VERMONT 2/22015 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD
V. Relationship with the LGBT Community
I. Non-Discrimination Laws
II. Municipality as Employer
This category evaluates whether discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by the city, county, or state in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
By offering equivalent benefits and protections to LGBT employees, and by awarding contracts to fair-minded businesses, municipalities commit themselves to treating LGBT employees equally.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Employment 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Housing 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
Public Accommodations 5 5 0 0 0 0 5 5
SCORE 30 out of 30
CITY AVAILABLE
Non-Discrimination in City Employment 0 0 6 6
Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits 0 6
City Contractor Non-Discrimination Ordinance 0 0 3 3
SCORE 0 out of 24BONUS Municipality is a Welcoming
Place to Work+0 +2
III. Municipal ServicesThis section assesses the efforts of the city to ensure LGBT constituents are included in city services and programs.
This category measures the city leadership’s commitment to fully include the LGBT community and to advocate for full equality.
STATE COUNTY CITY AVAILABLE
Human Rights Commission 0 5
LGBT Liaison in the Mayor’s Office 0 5
Enumerated Anti-Bullying School Policies 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 3
SCORE 6 out of 16BONUS Enforcement mechanism in Human
Rights Commission+0 +3
BONUS City provides services to LGBT youth +0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT homeless
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to LGBT elderly
+0 +2
BONUS City provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS
+0 +2
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Leadership’s Public Position on LGBT Equality 2 5
Leadership’s Pro-Equality Legislative or Policy Efforts 0 3
SCORE 2 out of 8BONUS Openly LGBT elected or appointed
municipal leaders +0 +3
BONUS Cities are pro-equality despite restrictive state law +0 +4
IV. Law EnforcementFair enforcement of the law includes responsible reporting of hate crimes and engaging with the LGBT community in a thoughtful and respectful way.
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LGBT Police Liaison or Task Force 0 10
Reported 2013 Hate Crimes Statistics to the FBI 12 12
SCORE 12 out of 22
TOTAL SCORE 50 + TOTAL BONUS 0 = Final Score 50CANNOT EXCEED 100
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