Atlantic Beach, FL – On November 25th, the Atlantic Beach City Commission took a huge step forward in creating a city ordinance prohibiting discrimination against LGBT people, reports Equality Florida. The commission came to a consensus to have city staff write language for a policy that would prohibit discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.

At Monday’s workshop, pro-equality supporters filled the room and city staff had to set up overflow areas. Ministers, teachers, doctors, children of gay parents and straight allies all told their stories about why they support a non-discrimination policy in Atlantic Beach.

Now, the city will hold a public hearing on December 9th and take their first vote on the policy. You can show your support by either showing up to the public hearing, or by e-mailing the city commissioners through a form on Equality Florida’s official site. For more information visit eqfl.org