HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-22 Reaffirming the Town Council's Belief in Equality for all Individuals and Expressing it's Opposition to the 1992 Amendment Two of the Colorado State ConstitutionRESOLUTION N0.22
SERIES X992
A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL'S
BELIEF FN EQUALITY FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS
AND EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO
THE X992 AMENDMENT TWO OF THE COLORADO STATE CONSTITUTION.
WHEREAS, the Vail Tawn Council believes in equality, tolerance, and acceptance far
individuals of all races, genders, religions, and sexual orientations; and
WHEREAS, we believe in fairness and non-discriminatory treatment for all individuals with
regard to public services and functions, including employment, housing, and accommodations;
and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council is deeply concerned with the passage of Amendment
Two by the voters of Colorado and we do not feel this measure fairly represents our continued
commitment to such non-discriminatory treatment for all guests and residents of our community;
and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council is concerned about newly enacted Amendment Two's
apparent conflict with the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Home Rule
Amendment of the Colorado Constitution, and is concerned about the attack of Amendment Two
on the power of municipalities and local voters to determine what laws are appropriate in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Vail voters apposed Amendment Two by a margin of fib%, and Eagle County
voters opposed Amendment Two by a margin of 61 %, and we continue to consider Vail and
Eagle County to be tolerant, accepting, and non-discriminatory by nature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado as follows:
1. That the Vail Town Council unanimously expresses its opposition to the recently
approved Amendment Two to the Colorado State Cansttution; and
2. That the Town of Vail will work and support the efforts to see that this Amendment
to the Colorado State Constitution is repealed.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED thisaZ`~ day of Novom~, 1992,
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Margaret A. Ostertoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Martha S. Raecker, Town Clerk
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