After months of delays and debate on the city of Arlington's anti-discrimination ordinance , on Tuesday, council members voted 5-4 not to reinstate the ordinance.

"The motion fails. The anti-discrimination ordinance will remain suspended until further action by the council," Arlington Mayor Jim Ross said after the vote was taken.

The ordinance included protections for the LGBTQ+ community.

"This has not been easy. We've had very heated discussions," Ross said. "I assure you, despite the vote tonight, the city of Arlington remains committed to fostering an inclusive community for all residents and ensuring no one individual faces discrimination."

Why the anti-discrimination rule was suspended

The ordinance, originally adopted in 2021, was temporarily suspended in September after city

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