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Lincoln ordinance to protect LGBTQ workers not likely headed for citywide vote soon

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Lincoln ordinance to protect LGBTQ workers not likely headed for citywide vote soon

• Riley Johnson
• Sep 4, 2019
• Sep 4, 2019 Updated Jan 27, 2022
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Judith Gibson (left) and Barbara DiBernard share a tender moment after getting married in their Lincoln home in June 2015 after the nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage. The two were the first same-sex couple to get their marriage license at the Lancaster County Clerk's office. DiBernard has asked the City Council to put the Fairness Ordinance on the ballot.

• FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star file photo

Councilwoman Sändra Washington is sworn in during a council meeting at City Hall in June. 

• EMILY HANEY, Journal Star file photo

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Riley Johnson

A new Lincoln City Council with two openly gay members seated in the political majority will not vote to put the Fairness Ordinance on the ballot anytime soon.

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