Lynda Bell: Lone Vote Against Diversity and Inclusion

In 2002 the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) passed the gay-rights ordinance and was subsequently upheld by the voters in the Fall.  However, the existing Miami-Dade law doesn’t cover transgender people.  

In May, Commissioners Bruno Barreiro and Audrey Edmonson filed a trans-inclusive amendment, which was co-sponsored by Commissioners Barbara Jordan and Sally Heyman. The amendment passed on first reading with an 11-1 vote. Only Miami-Dade Commission Vice Chairwoman Lynda Bell voted against.

Next, the amendment must pass the commission’s Health and Social Services Committee, which is chaired by Edmonson. A vote is scheduled on July 8. If three of five committee members approve the amendment, it goes back to the full commission for a final vote, probably in the fall.

Reference Links:

Miami Herald 
Eye on Miami

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2013/06/save-dade-seeks-transgender-protections-in-miami-dade-county-hopes-to-pass-law-by-end-of-the-year.html#storylink=cpy