Fresno welcomed Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco and candidate for California Governor in 2010, to a Town Hall on Wednesday, April 29th, at Wawona Middle School.  Gavin participated in a youth meeting, a meeting with selected guests, and a Town Hall open to the public.

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Newsom spoke at the Town Hall for about 30 minutes before taking questions from the audience. He addressed many issues, including the economy, energy, the school system, health care and same sex marriage, for which he received a standing ovation for his views.

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The Maine senate voted 20-15 on Thursday morning to pass a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state. Senators also voted 22-13 to reject an amendment that would send the marriage-equality question to voters in a referendum.

Today's votes follow a firm recommendation for the marriage-equality legislation from a joint judiciary committee on Tuesday. Legislators voted 11-2 in favor of the legislation.

Read the story HERE 

In New Hampshire the bill has passed both the House & Senate and awaits the Governor's signature. Read about the New Hampshire battle HERE

TOMORROW! Fresno Town Hall With Gavin Newsom. Gavin recently announced his intention to run for California Governor in 2010. Please join us Wednesday, April 29th at 6PM. Click on the link below for all the details...

Date: April 29, 2009

Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Location: Wawona Middle School Gymnasium

Street: 4524 North Thorne Avenue

City: Fresno, CA 93704

Fresno Town Hall With Gavin Newsom