A vote to bring back the city of Arlington’s anti-discrimination ordinance was delayed Tuesday following the death of former Mayor Elzie Odom.
His daughter, council member Barbara Odom-Wesley, was not in attendance for Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Arlington Mayor Jim Ross said he felt the topic deserved a vote with all council members involved.
“This matter pending before us is extremely important to all of us on council, including Dr. Odom-Wesley,” Ross told the audience in the council chambers Nov. 18. “Consequently, I will be moving to continue this item to ensure all members of council have an opportunity to be heard.”…