Henderson Scores 94 out of 100 Possible Points in 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index

The City of Henderson has been recognized by the Human Rights
Campaign (HRC) in the 2020 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). Conducted annually, the MEI is
used to measure how inclusive a city’s laws, policies, and services are for the LGBTQ
community.

This year the City of Henderson’s MEI score rose to 94, ranking Henderson among
the highest-scoring cities in the state of Nevada among those analyzed this year. Thanks to
actions taken by the City of Henderson over the past few years, the City’s score rose 38 points
over its 2017 MEI score of 56.

“This recognition from the Human Rights Campaign shows the commitment that the City of
Henderson has toward advancing policies that are inclusive and protective of the rights of our
LGBTQ residents and visitors,” said Henderson Mayor Debra March. “And we will continue to
make our progressive community even more welcoming to everyone who chooses to live, learn,
work, and play in Henderson.”

The 2020 Municipal Equality Index analyzed 506 American cities, including 10 in Nevada. The
national average city score was 64. Municipalities are rated on five categories: