Cleveland Heights passes 3 new laws to bar discrimination, foster inclusion

Cleveland Heights City Council passed three new laws to bar discrimination in city contracts against the LGBTQIA+ community, ban conversation therapy, and expand parental leave to more employees.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Cleveland Heights City Council on Tuesday passed three pieces of legislation to bar discrimination in city contracts against the LGBTQIA+ community, ban conversation therapy in the city, and ensure that the city provides parity in its parental leave policy for all city staff.

Below are descriptions of the three pieces of legislation passed Tuesday, along with links to the text of each law: Ordinance 077-2022: Second Reading. An Ordinance enacting a new Section 171.

His mothers, Leslye Huff and Mary Ostendorf, said they are proud to see their son fighting for all marginalized groups, especially a group that includes two women who love and are proud of him.

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