By Molly Baker | TucsonSentinel.com
In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved a new ordinance Tuesday that allows for domestic partnerships and civil unions between same-sex couples. Tucson is the second Arizona city, after Bisbee, to recognize civil unions.
Previously, Councilwoman Karin Uhlich had said that Tucson should do everything it can to increase rights for same-sex couples if the state and federal governments fail to do so.
“This was an important step for us to take and we’re going to keep seeking steps to reinforce non-discrimination,” Uhlich said at Tuesday’s meeting. “I think there’s been widespread support throughout the community and people are really pleased to see it pass. I hope the Supreme Court rules in the support of marriage equality and that the country starts to turn the corner on that form of discrimination.”
