Overview
The City of Scottsdale is committed to preventing discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Scottsdale's anti-discrimination ordinance prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, places of public accommodation, and City services, programs, and activities. Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination may file a complaint with the city.
The anti-discrimination ordinance protects people in Scottsdale from discrimination in the sale or rental of housing, in businesses that serve the public, and in employment.
The anti-discrimination ordinance includes local businesses and employers and requires their compliance with the law. It provides a mechanism for responding to complaints of discrimination. Finally, if discrimination occurs, violators would be subject to civil prosecution. It also expands coverage of current anti-discrimination policies to elected and appointed officials, and contractors, vendors and consultants who do work on behalf of the city.
The anti-discrimination ordinance prohibits discrimination in public accommodations, employment and housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Chapter 15 - Human Rights