Palm Desert, CA
The City of Palm Desert has announced it has achieved a perfect score of 100 on the 2024 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a comprehensive evaluation of municipal laws, policies, and services that promote equality for LGBTQ+ residents and visitors.
This landmark achievement reflects Palm Desert’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity, equality, and respect for all members of the community. The MEI assesses cities based on factors such as non-discrimination protections, inclusive employment practices, equitable municipal services, fair law enforcement policies, and city leadership’s public commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. Palm Desert is one of 130 cities nationwide to achieve a perfect score on the 2024 MEI. While celebrating this milestone, city officials emphasize that the work of equality is never finished.
“Our perfect score on the MEI is not just a number—it’s a testament to our city’s dedication to ensuring that everyone feels safe, supported, and valued here in Palm Desert,” said City Manager Todd Hileman. “Palm Desert remains committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, transparency, and compassion.”
For more information about the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index and Palm Desert’s score, visit https://www.hrc.org/resources/municipal-equality-index.
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