Tempe earns perfect score On municipal equality index

City has maintained this top rating since 2014

The City of Tempe was honored by the Human Rights Campaign for its perfect score of 100 in the 2021 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). The MEI measures inclusive policies for the LGBTQ community. 

The 2022 MEI analyzed 506 American cities. The City of Tempe has earned a perfect score of 100 since 2014. 

The MEI examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are for LGBTQ people who live and work there. Cities are rated based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement and the city leadership's public position on equality.

"Equality is a central value to all who live and work in our city. We are proud to have achieved a perfect score on the MEI consistently since 2014," said Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. "The Tempe City Council looks forward to continuing to advance equality in every service, program and policy to ensure we are a welcoming city to all."

Visit hrc.org/mei to see scores for all the cities or to read the report.