State Treasurer Clint Zweifel supports the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act and equal opportunities for all Missourians

Treasurer Zweifel records video for the ‘Fired for Being Gay’ campaign

JEFFERSON CITY – State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) issued a statement following today’s release of his video in support of the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA). The video may be viewed here or by clicking on the video above this article. 

“Today in Missouri, a worker can be fired just for being gay. This policy is not only unjust, but also makes bad economic sense. When it is legal to fire someone for being gay, even though they are a good worker, we prevent our economy from reaching its full potential and that hurts all of us. It is wrong to fire someone because of their race, gender or religion, and it is wrong to fire someone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. I support MONA because it is the right thing to do.”

Treasurer Zweifel co-sponsored MONA while serving as a state representative. During his first term as Treasurer, he amended his administration’s nondiscrimination policy to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Missouri Nondiscrimination Act, which has bipartisan support, has been filed in both chambers of the Missouri General Assembly. Rep. Stephen Webber has filed HB 615 and Sen. Jolie Justus has filed SB 96.