Politics & Government
City Attorney Addresses 'Bathroom Rights' Debate in Royal Oak
If Proposal A passes in November, will men dressed as women be allowed to use women's restrooms? You asked, Patch answers.
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Patch reader John asks: "If Proposal A (the human rights ordinance) passes in November will men dressed as women be allowed to use women's restrooms?"
To answer John's question, Patch asked Royal Oak City Attorney David Gillam.
Here is Gillam's response:
"The use of restrooms and locker rooms would continue to be restricted based upon gender, not an individual’s perception of his/her gender. A male who chooses to appear and/or act as a female would not be entitled to use a female restroom or locker room. Similarly, a female who chooses to appear and/or act as a male would not be entitled to use a male restroom or locker room."
Click here to read a copy of the human rights ordinance.
To answer John's question, Patch asked Royal Oak City Attorney David Gillam.
Here is Gillam's response:
"The use of restrooms and locker rooms would continue to be restricted based upon gender, not an individual’s perception of his/her gender. A male who chooses to appear and/or act as a female would not be entitled to use a female restroom or locker room. Similarly, a female who chooses to appear and/or act as a male would not be entitled to use a male restroom or locker room."
Click here to read a copy of the human rights ordinance.
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