Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has criticized an Arizona bill which opponents say would allow businesses and individuals to discriminate against gays.

The measure, which states that individuals and businesses can refuse service based on their religious beliefs, cleared the Senate on Wednesday and the House the following day. Calling the measure “controversial,” Republican Governor Jan Brewer said she will decide whether to sign the bill next week.

(Related: Hundreds rally against Arizona bill allowing businesses to discriminate against gays.)

“It would put a national and international spotlight on Arizona in a way that's uphelpful to our economy,” Stanton told gay glossy The Advocate. “It's the wrong direction to go.”

“The city I lead is a very open city, and we love our diversity,” Stanton said of Phoenix, which has an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

(Related: George Takei: Boycott Arizona if Gov. Jan Brewer signs “turn away the gays” bill.)