Wilton Manors established its Domestic Partnership Ordinance in 1999 extending equal benefits to City employees and their domestic partners. This was preceded in 1997 when the City passed an ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation for any communication facility operator in the City. Additionally, the City of Wilton Manors requires every contract for or on behalf of the City to incorporate an anti-discrimination clause for sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. All vendors with the City must provide proof they do not discriminate. City Hall is a place where the LGBT+ community is embraced whether as a resident utilizing one of our services or as an employee. The City of Wilton Manors Police Department conducts police training that is geared towards working with the City’s LGBT+ population and has gay and lesbian officers amongst its ranks.