City to examine non-discrimination policy

The City of San Marcos is looking into possible changes it can make to its non-discrimination policy, regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.

The San Marcos City Council unanimously asked city staff to look into making a change to the policy to include sexual orientation and gender identity during Tuesday’s meeting. The agenda item was requested by councilmembers Maxfield Baker and Joca Marquez.

“The reason I brought this forward to us is because it’s important that we step up and serve all members of our community at every level that we can,” Baker said. “In reviewing our non-discrimination policy, it doesn’t specifically outline sexual orientation and gender identity.”