Dayton was also named an All-Star City for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. Dayton's perfect score reflects its anti-discrimination ordinance, inclusive employment policies, law enforcement practices, municipal services and equality leadership. This annual index is compiled by the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBTQ advocacy organization. The City of Dayton consistently receives perfect scores on the Municipal Equality Index.
There are approximately 27,000 LGBTQ people of all ages in Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio. Dayton's LGBTQ Community Dayton, Ohio is a nationally recognized leader in supporting equality on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
