The East Point City Council voted earlier this week to implement a bill that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The city became the second in Fulton County to implement such a law, and one of only a handful statewide to offer protections for its gay, lesbian, bi and trans workers.

The city charter also includes a Bill of Rights section that says the city will not adopt any laws that intentionally discriminate against gays and lesbians.

“We had to make sure that we had a good policy in place for employee protection,” said Lance Rhodes, the openly gay councilman who championed the measure. “We have to talk about what’s good for all of our employees.”

The unanimous vote came just a month after two openly gay candidates posted strong showings in City Council elections, though not enough to win office.