Bellingham, WA City Council Endorses R71, Domestic Partnerships

In a fairly unsurprising session, City Council members passed resolutions opposing a government revenue-restricting initiative from Tim Eyman and backing a domestic partnership law. The council unanimously, with Councilman Gene Knutson absent, approved a resolution opposing Eyman's Initiative 1033, which limits the growth of certain city, county and state revenue to the rate of inflation and population growth. Members also, in a 5-0 vote with Councilman Stan Snapp abstaining, passed a resolution urging voters to approve Referendum 71, which would enact a domestic partnership law that has been dubbed the "everything but marriage" law. Full Story from the Bellingham Herald: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/localnews/story/1111499.html

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Bellingham, WA City Council Considering Support for Domestic Partner Law

The Bellingham City Council is looking to take a position on two state ballot measures, but first, council members will hear what you have to say about it. ... The other measure, Referendum 71, asks voters whether to approve the "Everything but Marriage" law for domestic partnerships for gay and lesbian couples. The council is considering opposing the Eyman initiative and supporting the “Everything but Marriage” proposal.  Public hearings on the council measures are scheduled for next Monday at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Full Story from KGMI.com: http://kgmi.com/City-Council-Could-Take-Sides-On-Two-State-Measure/5379186

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