Fenty alone in backing gay marriage (DC Mayor's Race)

[Skinner]

I have not been following the Mayor's race here in DC, and I have no clue which candidate I will end up supporting next year. I just saw this in the Washington Blade, and I figured it was worth posting here.

Fenty alone in backing gay marriage
Cropp, other mayoral hopefuls support civil unions

By LOU CHIBBARO, JR.
Friday, November 25, 2005

D.C. Councilmember Adrian Fenty (D-Ward 4) has emerged as the only mayoral candidate so far to express full support for the legal recognition of same-sex marriage in the District.

Fenty, who is one of five Democratic contenders competing in the September 2006 mayoral primary, said he would consider pushing a gay marriage bill in the D.C. Council despite threats from members of Congress to step in to overturn such legislation.

Fenty’s position on gay marriage is in marked contrast to his chief rival, D.C. Council Chair Linda Cropp (D-At-Large), who has said she does not support gay marriage. Cropp said she supports providing same-sex couples with the same rights and benefits as marriage through civil unions or domestic partnership legislation.

Mayoral contender Michael Brown, a lobbyist and Democratic Party activist, took the same position as Cropp, saying he backs civil unions and would push for a civil unions bill “with a lot of teeth.”

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http://www.washblade.com/2005/11-25/news/localnews/fenty.cfm

[MountainLaurel]

1. Thanks for posting Skinner

I haven't been following the race either, since the news has mainly been about the VA governor's race.

[demdiva]

2. I met Mr. Fenty

A couple of weeks ago at a fundraiser at Halo (FYI ... me...straight girl) and was very impressed. I've been meaning to look up more about him, but the gay community in DC is certainly behind him.

[northzax]

3. Come down and Volunteer

I've been volunteering at the Fenty office for a couple of weeks now in my spare time, he's a good guy. 804 Florida Avenue.

and don't forget he's the guy who told MLB to fuck off.

[demdiva]

4. Oooohhh

That's actually a bad thing for me. I'll review his positions and consider volunteering.

Thanks!