Local LGBT-Friendly Policies
A listing of local governments known to have LGBT-inclusive policies related to non-discrimination or domestic partnership.
Local Governments are evaluated on four types of policies:
- Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination - Local government has adopted a non-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation for government employees
- Gender Identity Non-Discrimination - Local government has adopted a non-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation for government employees
- Domestic Partner Benefits - Local government provides it's employees with equal benefits for same-sex couples as married opposite-sex couples to the extent possible under state and federal law.
- Domestic Partner Registry - Local government has a registry allowing same-sex couples to register their relationships.
Note: Local governments do not have the authority to address employment discrimination by private employers; that must be addressed at the state legislature.
| Sexual Orientation Non-Discrim. |
Gender Identity Non-Discrim. |
Domestic Partner Benefits |
Domestic Partner Registry |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counties | ||||
| Durham | Yes | Yes | ||
| Guilford | Yes | |||
| Mecklenburg | Yes | Yes | ||
| Orange | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Cities & Towns |
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| Bessemer City |
Yes |
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| Boone |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Carrboro |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Charlotte |
Yes |
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| Chapel Hill |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Durham | Yes | Yes | ||
| Greensboro | Yes | Yes | ||
| High Point |
Yes |
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| Raleigh |
Yes |
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| Winston-Salem |
Yes |
If you know of another local government with an LGBT-inclusive policy in North Carolina, please email Ian Palmquist. Please include the name of the local government, the type of policy and, if possible, a copy of or link to the written policy.
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