Controversial Kansas City Ordinance Offers 'Protected Class' Status To Convicts

Actually . . .

The ordinance isn't really so controversial given that MOST VOTERS don't know much about it. 

We may not agree with this column but we credit the report with at least raising public awareness about yet another RADICAL PROGRESSIVE FLEX from Mayor & Council that won't meet with much debate or discussion that WILL IMPACT LOCAL BIZ in ways both obvious & unforeseen.

Check-it . . . 

"An ordinance that would add — much like people of color or members of the LGBTQ community — formerly incarcerated individuals to its protected class. The ordinance was sponsored by Third District Councilwoman Melissa Robinson and mirrors similar legislation enacted in the city of Atlanta."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas City law must protect formerly incarcerated people from discrimination

Developing . . .