last year, bias is still legal in areas like housing, banking, and public accomodations.Councilwoman Marche Johnson told the Montgomery Advertiser that "we are stunting are own growth." Johnson said at least five major corporations have rejected placing workers or offices in Montgomery just since May.The business climate will likely only worsen following the council's decision, where the proposed ordinance failed on a 4-5 vote.
Council president Charles Jinright voted against it, claiming it wasn't needed and that the city faced "more pressing issues."The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce supported the ordinance and said it bring business, employment, and tourism to the city.