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8/7/2019 Rochester City Council GENDA Letter
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City of Rochester
Rochester City Council
lovely A. Warren, President
CouncilmemberNortheast District
April 27, 2011
Elaine M. Spaull , Vice PresidentCouncilmemberEast District
Carolee A. Conkl inCouncilmember-at-Large
Matt HaagCouncilmember-at-Large
Adam C. McFaddenCouncil memberSouth District
The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo
Governor of New York State
New York State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
Dana K. Mil lerCouncilmember-at-Large Dear Governor Cuomo:
Carla M. PalumboCouncilmemberNorthwest District
Jacklyn OrtizCouncilmember-at-Large
Loretta C. ScottCouncilmember-at-Large
This letter is to inform you of our support for the Gender Expression Non-
Discrimination Act (GENOA) bill that is currently pending in the New York State
Legislature. GENOA will provide basic civil rights for transgender New Yorkers
by adding gender identity and expression to the already existing New York State
human rights law.
It is our understanding that while there are currently laws in existence that make it illegal in New York
State to discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex,
marital status, and other categories in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations,
education, and credit, current human rights law does not explicitly ban discrimination on the basis of
gender expression. We believe all New Yorkers deserve equal treatment and an equal playing field,
particularly as it pertains to the law.
In May 2001, the City Council passed a transgender- inclusive, non-discrimination law that has protected
transgender Rochesterians in housing, public accommodations, and employment for almost a decade.
Since this law has been in existence, our city simply has not experienced the negative effects that
opponents of this legislation claim could happen.
In addition to the City of Rochester, there are 13 states, the District of Columbia, and over 90 localities
across the United States that have passed transgender-inclusive, non-discrimination laws, including
other New York localities such as the City of Albany, City of Binghamton, City of Buffalp, City of Ithaca,
New York City, Rhinebeck (for city employees only), and Suffolk, Westchester, and Tomkins Counties.
As elected officials, it is our job to protect the citizens of our city. We believe that any proposed
legislation or ordinance that helps to strengthen existing laws, and helps to better protect the
hardworking people in our community, including transgender people, should be fully supported and
enacted into law.
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Therefore, we voice our support for GENOA, and join with the vast majority of New York State citizens,
as well as the members of the New York State Assembly who have passed this legislation three times, in
affirming that basic human rights should be afforded to all people, regardless of an individual's gender
expression.
We urge the New York State Legislature and Governor to enact GENOA and eliminate discrimination
against transgender New Yorkers.
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Empire State Pride Agenda
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City of Rochester
Rochester City Council
Lovely A. Warren, PresidentCouncilmemberNortheast District April 27, 2011
Elaine M. Spaull, Vice PresidentCouncil memberEast District
Carolee A. ConklinCouncilmember-at-Large
Matt HaagCouncilmember-at-Large
Adam C. McFaddenCouncilmemberSouth District
The Honorable Dean Skelos
New York State Senate
Majority Leader, 9thSenate District
Legislative Office Building, Room 909
Albany, NY 12247
Dana K. Mil lerCouncilmember-at-Large
Carla M. PalumboCouncilmemberNorthwest District
Dear Dean Skelos:
Loretta C. ScottCouncilmember-at-Large
This letter is to inform you of our support for the Gender Expression Non-
Discrimination Act (GENDA) bill that is currently pending in the New York State
Legislature. GENOA will provide basic civil rights for transgender New Yorkers
by adding gender identity and expression to the already existing New York State
human rights law.
Jacklyn OrtizCouncilmember-at-Large
It is our understanding that while there are currently laws in existence that make it illegal in New York
State to discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex,
marital status, and other categories in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations,
education, and credit, current human rights law does not explicitly ban discrimination on the basis of
gender expression. We believe all New Yorkers deserve equal treatment and an equal playing field,
particularly as it pertains to the law. \
In May 2001, the City Council passed a transgender- inclusive, non-discrimination law that has protected
transgender Rochesterians in housing, public accommodations, and employment for almost a decade.
Since this law has been in existence, our city simply has not experienced the negative effects that
opponents of this legislation claim could happen.
In addition to the City of Rochester, there are 13 states, the District of Columbia, and over 90 localities
across the United States that have passed transgender-inclusive, non-discrimination laws, including
other New York localities such as the City of Albany, City of Binghamton, City of Buffalo, City of Ithaca,
New York City, Rhinebeck (for city employees only), and Suffolk, Westchester, and Tomkins Counties.
As elected officials, it is our job to protect the citizens of our city. We believe that any proposed
legislation or ordinance that helps to strengthen existing laws, and helps to better protect the
hardworking people in our community, including transgender people, should be fully supported and
enacted into law.
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City Hall, Room 301-A, 30 Church Street, Rochester, New York 14614-1265, (585) 428-7538, FAX (585) 428-6347
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Therefore, we voice our support for GENDA, and join with the vast majority of New York State citizens,
as well as the members of the New York State Assembly who have passed this legislation three times, in
affirming that basic human rights should be afforded to all people, regardless of an individual's gender
expression.
We urge the New York State Legislature and Governor to enact GENDA and eliminate discrimination
against transgender New Yorkers.
5;:4L vely A. Warren
P esident
Elaine M. Spaull
Vice President
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Adam C. McFaddenCouncilmember
Carolee A. ConklinCouncilmember
~~Carla M. Palumbo
Councilmember
cc. Alden M. Bashaw
Western New York Organizer
Empire State Pride Agenda
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