Thursday, February 12, 2004
Contact: Mayor’s Press Office
415.554.6131
Statement from Mayor Gavin Newsom
“America has struggled since its inception to eradicate discrimination in all forms. California’s Constitution leaves no doubts; it leaves no room for any form of discrimination.
Today a barrier to true justice has been removed. A barrier removed for one person is a barrier removed for us all.”
Press Release of Mayor Newsom regarding granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples
Mayor Gavin Newsom's Letter to County Clerk
Full text of the Mayor's February 12th statement provided by Office of the Mayor
