It’s still not Seattle, but it’s at least closer than San Francisco…
PORTLAND, ORE. – It has happened in Massachusetts, San Francisco and now it is happening in Portland.
The Multnomah County Clerk’s office plans to issue marriage licenses for same-sex couples starting tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at their office located at 501 S.E. Hawthorne.
Oregon’s marriage law states that marriage is a civil contract entered by males who are at least 17 years old and females who are at least 17 years old.
A statement issued by the county said simply: “Based on a legal opinion released today by the County Attorney, a majority of the Board of County Commissioners supports a policy change to allow the county to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples.”
Congratulations, all you Portlanders!
(many thanks to Pops for pointing this out in the comments here!)