City of Long Beach - File #: 08-0883

• File #: 08-0883
• Version: 1
• Name: CA - RES - opposition to Prop 8
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 8/21/2008
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 9/2/2008
• Final action: 9/2/2008
• Title: Recommendation to adopt resolution in opposition of Proposition 8 on the 2008 California General Election Ballot that if passed would eliminate the right of same sex couples to marry.
• Sponsors: City Attorney
• Related files: 08-0842, 13-0006

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/2/2008	1	City Council	approve recommendation and adopt	Pass

TITLE

Recommendation to adopt resolution in opposition of Proposition 8 on the 2008 California General Election Ballot that if passed would eliminate the right of same sex couples to marry.

DISCUSSION

Pursuant to your request of August 19, 2008, this office has prepared and submits the above-described resolution for your consideration.

TIMING CONSIDERATIONS

None.

FISCAL IMPACT

None.

SUGGESTED ACTION

Approve recommendation.

BODY

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH IN OPPOSITION OF PROPOSITION 8 ON THE 2008 CALIFORNIA GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT THAT IF PASSED WOULD ELIMINATE THE RIGHT OF SAME SEX COUPLES TO MARRY

Respectfully Submitted,

J. Charles Parkin

Principal Deputy City Attorney