Saint Paul City Council Passes Domestic-Partner Registry Ordinance

The Saint Paul City Council voted on the domestic-partner registry ordinance on July 22nd. Several Saint Paul residents spoke in favor of the ordinance at a hearing on July 15th, expressing their appreciation that the state's capital city was taking the steps it can to recognize same-sex couples and their families as respected and valued members of the community. The ordinance passed with a vote of 6-0.

Following the passage of the ordinance, OutFront Minnesota and supporters of GLBT equality gathered for a happy hour at Camp Bar in celebration of Saint Paul's meaningful contribution to the ongoing momentum in Minnesota toward full legal equality for same-sex couples. Mayor Chris Coleman and Council Members Lee Helgen and Dave Thune also attended, with Mayor Coleman signing the ordinance at the celebration.
 

Click here to view a photo gallery of the celebration and signing of the Saint Paul Domestic-Partner Registry Ordinance.