In case you haven’t heard – the marriage-equality bill has just passed the State Senate, 28-21, and now goes to the State House. It was announced at the Southwest District Council meeting that we’re currently covering at South Seattle Community College – and generated a round of applause. Our state would become the 7th to legalize same-sex marriage; more from our partners at the Seattle Times.
ADDED 8:33 PM: Local leaders are starting to share their reaction – first, West Seattle-residing King County Executive Dow Constantine – read on:
Constantine’s statement:
This is a historic vote for the Legislature and for the people of Washington state.
More than a decade ago, I stood to fight against the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act.” Today the Senate has righted a wrong and has placed itself on the right side of history.
All adult residents should and soon will be able to marry under state law—making Washington the seventh U.S. state to recognize this basic civil right.
I salute the many supporters of this legislation and the Senators who took a tough vote to do the right thing.
We’ll add any others we receive.
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