By Aimee Adler Cooke, Conceptual PR
The City of Wilton Manors has achieved a flawless score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Municipal Equality Index (MEI), marking the twelfth consecutive year the city has earned a perfect rating. The MEI evaluated 506 cities across the country on 49 different criteria that measured how inclusive municipal laws, policies and services are for LGBTQ+ people. Wilton Manors is one of just 132 cities to earn a perfect score in 2025. The MEI score reflects the city’s comprehensive approach to LGBTQ+ inclusivity in five main categories: non-discrimination laws, municipality as employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and leadership on LGBTQ+ equality. “We are proud to say that for the past twelve years, Wilton Manors has been recognized among the nation’s most inclusive municipalities,” said Mayor Scott Newton. “This honor is a direct reflection of our unwavering commitment to equality and ensuring our city remains a welcoming place for all.” For more information on the City of Wilton Manors, visit https://www.wiltonmanors.gov/.
Further information about the HRC can be found at www.hrc.org/mei.
Wilton Manors was laid out in 1925 by Edward John “Ned” Willingham, a land developer from Georgia, as an upscale residential community. It was recognized as a Village in 1947 and incorporated as a city in 1953. Today, the City of Wilton Manors offers all the benefits of a big city from shopping, to hip restaurants and bars, a burgeoning arts community and tons of community events, yet still maintains a cozy, community-feeling offering miles of natural waterways perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and other outdoor activities. In 2018, Wilton Manors was named the “Second Gayest City” in the United States, celebrating a diverse population of approximately 12,000 residents. To learn more about the live, work and play opportunities in Wilton Manors call (954) 390-2100 or visit www.wiltonmanors.com
