By POLLY NELSON

The ACLU of Oregon strongly supports proposed changes to Eugeneâs anti-discrimination code that would extend equal protection in employment, housing and public accommodation to transgendered persons within the city.

Additional major changes would create a domestic partner registry, allow a private right of action for those who think they have been discriminated against, add ethnicity to the list of qualifiers that would receive protection under the cityâs anti-discrimination code, and formalize the volunteer support committee that helps people report incidents of discrimination or harassment.

The Eugene City Council will hold a public hearing on Oct. 14 on the proposed slate of amendments to Eugeneâs Human Rights code. The council will vote on the final amended proposal on Oct. 28.

For more information on the proposed changes to the anti-discrimination code, go to the City of Eugeneâs website at: www.ci.eugene.or.us/HRC-ERAC/HRCSITE/code/index.htm