Historic legislation in this Golden Ghetto enclave as Johnson County strays from Red State ideology and forges a new progressive enclave in the metro. Read more:
Shawnee City Council passes nondiscrimination ordinance
The Shawnee City Council voted 5-2 Monday to pass a nondiscrimination ordinance that protects sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnant women from discrimination.Councilmembers Eric Jenkins and Mike Kemmling voted against it. Councilmember Mickey Sandifer was absent.The ordinance will take effect on Sept. 3.So many residents packed the council's chamber that seats had to be added.