Roseville Commission Considering Sponsoring Forums on Marriage, Voter ID Amendments

The Roseville Human Rights Commission (HRC) is meeting tonight (Thursday) to consider holding educational forums on the proposed Minnesota Minnesota Marriage and Voter ID amendments.

The Roseville commission is looking into holding joint forums with the Maplewood Human Rights Commission, which is anticipating holding the educational sessions in October. 

In May, the Roseville HRC went on record  unanimously opposing the proposed state constitutional Marriage Amendment. (The Marriage Amendment is scheduled to go to Minnesota voters this November. If approved, the amendment would codify in the Minnesota constitution and legally define marriage as being only between a man and a woman.)

In their May resolution, the commissioners said they are urging voters to cast a No vote on the ballot, contending that if the measure is approved it "would have a direct negative impact on Roseville's community.

Meanwhile, also the Commission's agenda tonight will be a review of its joint meeting with the City Council earlier this week and consideration of youth commissioner appointments. Click here to see the full commission agenda and background materials.