Bucks Co. Young Democrats Approve LGBTQ Measure

Bucks County Young Democrats have unanimously approved a resolution calling for laws that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.

The resolution was approved Friday evening at the Young Democrats' inaugural 2020 meeting in Newtown.

"It’s long past time for LGBTQ people to have equal protection under the law," said Yardley councilman and Bucks County Young Democrats President David Bria. "I can proudly say that every Democratic state representative and senators from Bucks County is co-sponsor of the PA Fairness Act, and each of the Democratic congressional candidates have pledged their support to the Federal Equality Act.

"While these bills remain stalled both in Washington and Harrisburg, local government can and should take action."

The resolution establishes the group's support for state and federal legislation and encourages municipal governments to offer similar protections.

In Bucks County, seven municipalities already have passed LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinanances: Bristol Borough, Doylestown Borough, New Britain Borough, New Hope Borough, Newtown Borough, Newtown Township and Yardley Borough.