Gaithersburg Achieves 100 Score on Municipal Equality Index
Gaithersburg has once again earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2025 Municipal Equality Index, an initiative of the Human Rights Campaign that evaluates how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are for the LGBTQ+ community.
This marks our second consecutive year with a perfect score — a reflection of our City’s continued commitment to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable community for all.
The Index assessed 506 cities nationwide using 49 different criteria, including:
Non-discrimination laws
The municipality as an employer
Municipal services
Law enforcement
Leadership on LGBTQ+ equality
We’re honored to be recognized and remain dedicated to building a community where everyone thrives.
Learn more and read the full report: https://gburg.md/4pp0grj
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
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