Mayor Daley renews support for civil rights bill

Mayor Daley renews support for civil rights bill

Mayor Richard M. Daley renews his support for the passage of state legislation, HB 474, which would eliminate sexual orientation discrimination.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Larry McKeon (D-34th), remains on third reading in the House. "I will not call the bill for a vote without being certain that we have the votes for passage," he told the<Chicago Defender.

According to Doug Dobmeyer, editor and publisher of the "Poverty Issues...Dateline Illinois," HB474 is a difficult vote for the moderate members some of whom are facing tough primary or general election races.

"HB474 is a good example of the intrigue that …