Resolution 17-008 Non-discrimination CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 17-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON,AFFIRMING THE CITY AS AN INCLUSIVE CITY WHERE ALL ARE
WELCOME AND DISCRIMINATION IS NOT TOLERATED; AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, Article I, Section I of the Washington Constitution declares that "governments
derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain
individual rights"; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature has established the "Washington Law Against
Discrimination"pursuant to chapter 49.60 RCW; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 49.60.010, the Washington State Legislature finds and declares
"practices of discrimination against any of its inhabitants because of race, creed, color, national origin,
families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or
military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog
guide or service animal by a person with a disability ... threatens not only the rights and proper privileges
of its inhabitants but menaces the institutions and foundation of a free democratic state"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 49.60.030, the "right to be free from discrimination because of
race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual
orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide
or service animal by a person with a disability is recognized as and declared to be a civil right of the
people of this state"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City's adopted Comprehensive PIan, it is the vision of the City and
its citizens that the City of Spokane Valley is and continues to be "[a] community of opportunity where
individuals and families can grow and play and businesses will flourish and prosper"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares its affirmation to support, uphold, and enforce all
applicable laws within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make clear that the City of Spokane Valley is a city that
strives in all instances and through all actions to be an inclusive City,where discrimination of any form is
not and shall not be tolerated, where laws apply equally to all citizens, and where all individuals,
families, and businesses are welcome so that they may flourish and prosper within its boundaries.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington as follows:
Section 1. Declaration of City Council. The City Council desires to make clear that the
City of Spokane Valley is a city that strives in all instances and through all actions to be an inclusive
City, where discrimination of any form is not and shall not be tolerated, where laws apply equally to all
citizens, and where all individuals, families, and businesses are welcome so that they may flourish and
prosper within its boundaries.
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Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Adopted this 281x' day of March, 2017.
City of Spokane Valley
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Approved as to Form:
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