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Top Story-Election Results

Election results were met with sadness and joy as the votes were counted last evening.  Here is a recap of some of the results.
Maine: Although Question 1 passed (52%/47%)  this campaign significantly advanced the discussion on marriage and has opened many more doors for us as the work toward marriage equality continues for all Maine couples.
 
Kalamazzo: This is the second time this year that municipal voters have had the opportunity to affirm their belief in treating people fairly and equally, including gay and transgender people. (65%/35% vote upheld non discrimination ordinance) We congratulate and thank the people of Kalamazoo for their hard work.

Washington State: Results for Referendum 71 may not be known for a few days because ballots in Washington State do not have to be received by Election Day, only postmarked by Election Day. Numbers reported last night might not indicate the final result or trend. The Approve 71 Campaign will continue to monitor the results as they come in. Current standing is (51%/48%)

Phoenix Council District 6 Runoff:
SAL DiCiccio defeats Dana Marie Kennedy (55%/44%)

Tucson City Council Results:
Ward 3 Karen Uhlich 2,395 Ben Buehler-Garcia 1,205
Ward 5 Richard Fimbres 1,979 Shaun McClusky 456
Ward 6 Nina Trasoff 3,509 Steve Kozachik 1,816

Issue Updates- Less than 50 tickets remain for Yes on K8!

Join us THIS SATURDAY at the Wrigley Mansion for Yes on K8! You won't want to miss how Kate pokes fun at politics and life in America. Kate Clinton is a faith-based, tax-paying, America-loving political humorist and family entertainer. She has worked through economic booms and busts, Disneyfication and Walmartization, gay movements and gay markets, lesbian chic and queer eyes, and ten presidential inaugurals. She still believes that humor gets us through peacetime, wartime and scoundrel time.

Take a moment today to vote YES for K8 Saturday, November 7th.  90 minutes of non-stop laughter not to be missed.

The Casa Grande Equality team, We Are Family Arizona, and PFLAG Casa Grande have partnered to be the first LGBT organizations to enter the 15th Annual Electric Light Parade, Saturday December 5th, 2009. We are proud to be right in the middle of the parade, and work closely with Mayor Jackson. Arizona Public Service and Main Street Casa Grande are the sponsors for the Parade.

There are many pre parade activities sponsored by many Casa Grande businesses. Starting from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. kids 12 and under can visit Santa and after the parade. There is a snow play area, face painting at the winter wonderland for our kids, and the musical entertainment begins 2:30 p.m.  and the tree lighting ceremony in front of city hall  at 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Let's show our families and ourselves, the GLBT community here in Casa Grande and our neighbor Cities and Towns, and visit and support us in Casa Grande.
For more information contact casagrande@equalityarizona.org

The Mesa Equality Team and  East Valley LGBTQS for Change are proud to announce that the Mesa Human Relations Advisory Board passed the proposal for a registry educational forum and the recommendation to the Mayor of a Proclamation recognizing the lgbtqi community next year. The two votes were unanimous.

The first weekend in December we will be refurbishing, cleaning and painting the playground at Mesa's Child Crisis Counseling Center. We need volunteers and supplies. If you can help please contact mesa@equalityarizona.org

Winslow Equality Team has created a facebook page and is actively recruiting members. They are growing fast!  If you would like to be involved contact winslow@equalityarizona.org or join their facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=180563672528