Video: James’ anti-gay slur
by QNotes Staff Staff Reports editor@goqnotes.com
Published: December 18, 2009 in Multimedia
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners split along party lines at their meeting Dec. 15, approving domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples 6-3. The county joins six other local North Carolina governments offering similar benefits.
Several members of the public spoke on the domestic partner plan prior to the boardās vote. Those opposed cited moral reasons for opposing the plan.


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