Exemptions under the ordinance include cases in which an individual’s height or weight could prevent them from performing essential functions of a job.
By KAREN MATTHEWS, The Associated Press
“We all deserve the same access to employment, housing and public accommodation, regardless of our appearance, and it shouldn’t matter how tall you are or how much you weigh,” said the mayor, who joined other elected officials as well as fat-acceptance advocates at a City Hall bill-signing ceremony.
Some business leaders expressed opposition to the legislation when it was before the council, arguing that compliance could become an onerous burden.
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