NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The former Belmont women's soccer coach at the center of a same-sex controversy is urging Metro Council to pass a non-discrimination bill.
Lisa Howe left the university in December after she announced that she and her same-sex partner were about to have a child.
Following her dismissal, an ordinance has been presented that would require all businesses that contract with Metro Government to adopt policies in writing that protects homosexual employees.
Howe sent a letter to all members of the council saying other cities have adopted this policy, without any additional expense or decreased business.
"Please join me in sending a positive message of equality to my daughter and use your leadership position to state the truth that not discriminating [equals] good business," she said in the letter. "There is no better time than now to stop the hate."
The policy could set up a showdown between city and state government. State House Member Glen Casada of Franklin has filed a bill that would prevent a city from establishing such a policy.
