Santa Fe Mayor Clarifies Gender-Neutral Bathroom Proposal

Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzalez says his proposal to have gender-neutral bathrooms does not mean men and women would have to share a restroom.

Gonzalez told the Santa Fe New Mexican on Saturday that several misconceptions have arisen since he announced the resolution during an address last week.

In his remarks, Gonzales said he would introduce a resolution requiring that every single-stall bathroom in Santa Fe be gender-neutral.

The mayor says the ordinance will not affect people's privacy or multi-stall bathrooms across the city.

Gonzales, who is openly gay, says he is fulfilling a promise he made after hearing from the city's transgender community.

He is working with the City Attorney's Office on the wording of the resolution. He says a vote could happen in spring or summer.