Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Asks Supporters to Vote Yes on Proposal A

Mark Schauer, former Congressman and Democratic candidate for Governor, has formally endorsed the One Royal Oak campaign.

“Proposal A is about making sure that everyone is treated fairly and equally by the laws of Royal Oak,” said Schauer. “All people, whether straight, transgender, or gay should have the chance to earn a living and provide for themselves and their families. That’s what the Royal Oak Human Rights Ordinance is all about, and that’s why I’m asking my supporters and all citizens of Royal Oak to vote YES on Proposal A on November 5 – because equality shouldn’t be a partisan issue.”

Last March, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 6-1 to adopt a Human Rights Ordinance that would ban discriminatory practices in employment, housing, and public accommodation on the basis of actual or perceived race, national origin, religion, color, sex, age, height, weight, pregnancy condition, marital status, physical and mental limitations, source of income, family responsibilities, educational association, sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV status.

On Tuesday, November 5, the voters of Royal Oak will decide whether to uphold the ordinance.

According to Schauer, “The business community settled this issue long ago. In fact, today over 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies have similar nondiscrimination policies on their books.”

Since the City Commission passed the Human Rights Ordinance in March, six other municipalities in Michigan have adopted local nondiscrimination ordinances including Schauer’s hometown of Battle Creek as well as Kalamazoo Township, and Pleasant Ridge.

“I was so proud when my hometown of Battle Creek recently adopted a similar nondiscrimination ordinance, and I hope that the people of Royal Oak get to experience that same feeling of pride in their community when they go to the polls and vote ‘Yes’ on Proposal A onNovember 5.”

Those interested in learning more can visit OneRoyalOak.org.