It will soon be illegal in Spokane for an employer to ask a prospective employee if they’re homeless or reject their application solely because they do not have a permanent address.
The Spokane City Council voted 6-1 Monday in favor of the law, titled “Ban the Address” as a riff on “Ban the box” laws that prohibit inquiries about an applicant’s prior convictions. Councilman Jonathan Bingle was the sole vote against.
City officials believe Spokane is the first in the nation to pass such a law.
“Housing status should never define someone’s potential,” Councilman Paul Dillon said. “Employment really is a critical way we have to reduce homelessness and help people get back on their feet.”
Sounds like somebody’s about to lose all their Federal funding.
Which is just bonkers, isn’t it?
In a sane time, we would want our neighbors to work and elevate themselves and us all by “contributing”.
Now even the dignity of work comes into question.
