HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-047 Opposing Marriage Amendmento� e RESOLUTION NO. 2012-47
e o A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION
Hyo .ay TO THE PROPOSED MARRIAGE AMENDMENT
City of Edina
WHEREAS, in 2011 the Minnesota State Legislature voted to include the following question on
the election ballot in November 2012: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be
amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or
recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?;" and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would add a new Section 13 to the Minnesota
Constitution stating: "Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or
recognized as a marriage in Minnesota;" and
WHEREAS, constitutions historically have been designed and interpreted to protect minorities
from the arbitrary imposition of unjust barriers by the majority; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would be contrary to the purpose of our State
Constitution to protect the rights, privileges and freedom of conscience of all
citizens by withholding from some individuals and families important legal rights
and obligations; and
WHEREAS, Edina's commitment to equality for all residents and citizens is shown, in part, by
its adoption and implementation of the City of Edina Domestic Partnership
Ordinance in June 2010; and
WHEREAS, a broad coalition of organizations, community and business leaders, faith, labor,
progressive and nonpartisan organizations, communities of color; and current and
former elected officials have all joined to defeat this amendment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council joins the broad
coalition of individuals and organizations stated above in opposing the proposed
constitutional amendment entitled, "Recognition of Marriage Solely Between One
Man and One Woman," and urges Edina and Minnesota citizens to vote "NO" on
Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Dated: March 20, 2012
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Attest:4-u,�Lo 0
Debra A. Mangen, Cit&)Clerk
City Hall
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394
www.CityofEdina.com
James B. Hovland, Mayor
952-927-8861
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