ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arlington City Council voted Tuesday night not to reinstate local anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ residents and others.

As a result, the city’s entire anti-discrimination ordinance will remain suspended for the time being, including provisions that previously protected people based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion and other characteristics.

The measure failed 5-4. Mayor Jim Ross joined Councilmembers Nikkie Hunter, Andrew Piel and Barbara Odom-Wesley in voting to bring back the ordinance. Councilmembers Mauricio Galante, Raul Gonzalez, Rebecca Boxall, Long Pham and Bowie Hogg voted against reinstatement.

"I've had heated discussions with community leaders on both sides of the fence and it hasn't been easy," Ross said. "Ultimately, t

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