North Texas
(2009-11-03)
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The top recommendation is for diversity training: four hours for all city employees. And, the training for first responders will be put on the fast-track.
Other proposals include: healthcare benefits for gay and lesbian domestic partners, including authorized family leave; stronger non-discrimination language on city documents; and marketing to promote gay and lesbian tourism.
Council member Joel Burns says he's proud of Fort Worth.
Burns: Our city, as a community, has stepped up and said we're going to take making all of our citizens a valued part of our community as a real challenge, and figure out opportunities. And that's what's come out of the frustrations that we've experienced, are opportunities.
The Fort Worth gay community also lodged complaints about police using excessive force during the Rainbow Lounge "bar check" last June.
Thursday, the Police Chief is to reveal results of his investigation into the incident.
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