The city of Maplewood has passed a domestic partnership ordinance that would allow same-sex couples to register with the city.
City council member James Lanas said the measure makes Maplewood the sixth city to do so in Minnesota. He said he thought it indicated the city’s respect for gay and lesbian residents.
Lanas said opponents called it a step toward same-sex marriage. But Lanas said it would not redefine marriage, and would hopefully benefit the rest of the community by welcoming non-traditional couples and families.
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