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a Stand for Equality
  On December 8, 2008, Cleveland City Council became the third city in Ohio – joining Cleveland Heights and Toledo – to create a domestic partnership registry.

While the registry does not create any new legal rights, it can be an invaluable tool for unmarried same and opposite sex couples to access other services – such as employment benefits, child care, hospital visitation, and more.

The registry also sends a message to the community that all families are valued and respected.

These members of Cleveland City Council voted in favor of the registry:

Dona Brady (Ward 19)
Anthony Brancatelli (Ward 12)
Joe Cimperman (Ward 13)
Kevin Conwell (Ward 9)
Brian Cummins (Ward 15)
Martin J. Keane (Ward 21)
Kevin J. Kelley (Ward 16)
Mamie J. Mitchell (Ward 6)
Michael D. Polensek (Ward 11)
Joe Santiago (Ward 14)
Martin J. Sweeney (Ward 20)
Jay Westbrook (Ward 18)
Matt Zone (Ward 17)