Fairness and Economic Development

Photo illustration by Greg Eans, Messenger-Inquirer | geans@messenger-inquirer.com

14 cities in Kentucky have enacted fairness ordinances prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, including the state’s two largest cities, Louisville and Lexington. While the discussion surrounding the passing of an ordinance is often dominated by emotion and ideology, studies and those officials leading “fairness cities” have shown that these non-discrimination policies are an economic driver and make their communities more attractive to business interests.

FairnessEconomic developmentLGBTQGreg Eans