Tim Bonham writes that Barb Johnson and I voted against the Council resolution
requiring city contractors to provide the same benefits to GLBT employees as they give
to straight employees because of specific and direct threats from Republcan leadership
at the Legislature. This is incorrect. I voted against this resolution because I
believe it is inappropriate for the City of Minneapolis to require its contractors to
provide benefits we ourselves cannot provide. I continue to believe strongly in
domestic partner benefits. It is an injustice that hardworking men and women,
including three of my colleagues, are not eligible for these beneifts.
Paul Ostrow
Council President/Ward One
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