Tag Archives: Houston NDO

Stardig Against Equal Rights Ordinance

Houston City Council Member Brenda Stardig has finally revealed how she plans to vote on the proposed Equal Rights ordinance. In a District A newsletter, here's what she said about the proposed ordinance...

Thank you for your recent email about the proposed equal rights ordinance.  While most Houstonians and I agree … Continue Reading ››

Sides Weigh In on Houston NDO Debate

Back on October 3rd, I published the questionnaire response from Council Member Cohen, and she not only confirmed full support for the Non- Discrimination Ordinance, but gave valuable insight into how to move it through Council...
TL: With the exception of city government and some other select businesses, Houstonians can still be fired for being … Continue Reading ››

Houston NDO Draft INCLUDES Private Employment Protections

After months of intense negotiations, the Draft of Houston's Comprehensive Non-Discrimination Ordinance has finally arrived, with some most excellent news. Though the original language as planned (via the Mayor's State of the City speech and several other public comments) did not include protections that extended to private employment, some important changes have been made. Directly … Continue Reading ››