SANDPOINT, Idaho — The Sandpoint City Council voted 4-3 Wednesday night to repeal a non-discrimination ordinance after a controversy at the local YMCA.

YMCA lifeguard Jenni Hook said she saw a man partially dressed as a woman in the women's locker room a month ago.

"I was shocked, to say the least," Hook said. "I found out that I couldn't get him removed because of the city ordinance or the policies of the YMCA, it was all kind of very convoluted, but there was nothing I could do that day."

Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm proposed changes to a non-discrimination ordinance after this incident. The protected people from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public places.

Wednesday's council meeting was packed. The parking lot was full and

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