Oakland Supports Marriage License Non-Discrimination and Opposes FMA

Subject: Oakland City Council
Date: 4/7/2004 8:47:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time
From: kara [at] marriageequalityca.org

MECAMail!© Marriage Equality California
http://www.marriageequalityca.org
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"Marriage, Anything Less Is Less Than Equal"
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Oakland City Council Resolutions

On the evening of April 6, 2004, the Oakland City Council, at 10:00 pm,
passed two resolutions which greatly affect the LGBT Community in Oakland CA.
Sponsored by openly gay Council Member Danny Wan and District 4 Council Member
Jean Quan, and assistance by Marriage Equality California’s Alameda County
Chapter, a resolution was passed in support of California’s AB 1967, CA Marriage
License Non Discrimination Act which was introduced on February 12, 2004 by
Assembly Member Mark Leno. A second resolution was passed opposing the Federal
Marriage Amendment bills: H.J.Res 56 and S.J.Res 26 and the state of California’s
own bill introduced to support the FMA A.J.Res. 67. Marriage Equality CA
Alameda County Chapter, The First Unitarian Church of Oakland and Immigration
Equality showed up in force to speak in support of the two resolutions. A total of
15 speakers were scheduled to speak, all were in favor of the two resolutions.
There were numerous "We All Deserve the Freedom to Ma!
rry" signs visible throughout meeting. Both resolutions passed with 7 ayes
and 2 abstentions.

Thanks to all who showed up in support and to speak!!!

Next Steps: the other 15 cities in Alameda County and the Board of
Supervisors, stayed tuned for a "CALL TO ACTION"

Sincerely


Kara Korbel Chinula
Chapter Head MECA Alameda County