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A Resolution Reaffirming Greencastle's Commitment to be a Welcoming and Inclusive Community
Whereas, the City of Greencastle has made it a priority to welcome and promote diversity among its
citizens, visitors, and businesses; and
Whereas, the City believes it is a fundamental right for all employees, residents, and visitors to feel
secure and welcome; and
Whereas, the City feels the need to reaffirm its commitment to diversity and inclusion through laws
and ordinances that protect individuals from discrimination; and
Whereas, non - discriminatory legislation furthers a compelling governmental interest and is the least
restrictive means of furthering that interest.
Therefore, be it resolved that the Common Council of the City of Greencastle hereby:
1. Adopts the philosophy that all City offices and companies that do business with the City should not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, or United States military veteran status, except where
these statuses are a bona fide qualification for employment or otherwise allowed by law.
2. Charges that City policies and procedures be revised where applicable to reflect this philosophy.
3. Directs the President of City Council to appoint a committee to work on bringing all city laws and
policies in line with this statement.
PASSED AND RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle. Putnam County Indiana, this
14th day of April, 2015.
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENCASTLE
Adam Cohen
Mark Hammer
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Approved and signed by this 14th day April 2015, at o'clock p.m.
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Susan V. Murray
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' Lydda R. Dunbar, Clerk - Treasurer