Tip O’Neill was an outspoken liberal politician from Massachusetts who is attributed with the quote “all politics is local“. So when I read The Advocate’s article, “A most-wanted list: Mayors not for marriage”, I started thinking about how important it is to have the support of a sitting mayor. Not only can they be a huge advocate, but more importantly they have a strong network of volunteers and community leaders within the city they represent.
Mayors from some of our largest cities have already pledged their support for same sex marriage. Mayors from cities like New York City, Washington D.C., and Boston have proven to be staunch supporters. However it is in states where same sex marriage remains illegal that mayors can make a huge difference.
The Wikipedia page Supporters of Same-Sex Marriage lists elected officials who support the right to marry. Using that list and the Advocate article, I’ve compiled a list of mayors who have not pledged their support. Take a moment to share this with friends and if you live in one of these cities reach out to your mayor. If any of this information is incorrect or if I’m missing a mayor you would like added, please leave a comment.
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