Some central Florida lawmakers say they are considering “all legislative, legal and executive options available” to stop business owners in a small town from voluntarily displaying rainbow decals in their windows
FILE - In this June 24, 2015 photo, Officer Jim Ritter places a"Safe Place" sticker on the window of a business in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Some central Florida lawmakers said they are considering “all legislative, legal and executive options available” to stop business owners in a small town from voluntarily displaying rainbow decals in their windows indicating that they are “safe places” for LGBTQ people who feel threatened.MOUNT DORA, Fla.
Mount Dora's city council approved the Safe Place Initiative last month. The city of 17,000 residents is known for its antique shops and weekend festivals.
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