Mayor McAdams is a staunch supporter of nondiscrimination and equality under the law. Salt Lake County has long had nondiscrimination ordinances for how we treat employees. Prior to Mayor McAdams becoming Salt Lake County mayor, he worked to place more nondiscrimination policies on the books:
In 2009 while working for Salt Lake City, Mayor McAdams helped to craft Salt Lake City ordinances to protect against discrimination.
While a Utah State Senator in 2010, 2011, and 2012, Mayor McAdams sponsored legislation to expand nondiscrimination.
March 5, 2015 - Mayor McAdams' statement in support of SB 296 - statewide nondiscrimination and religious freedom bill --See SB 296--
January 27, 2015 - Statement from Mayor Ben McAdams on announcement about nondiscrimination and religious freedom efforts