Buckhead Councilman Shook Opposes Gay Marriage Resolution

District 6 Councilman Alex Wan introduces legislation supporting marriage equality, and Councilman Howard Shook–who represents Buckhead– was one of the two Atlanta City Council members to oppose it.

During the same Monday meeting in which it controversially voted to give itself a more than 50 percent pay raise, the Atlanta City Council tackled another hot topic by approving a resolution to support marriage equality. District 6 Councilman Alex Wan introduced the legislation and the resolution passed by an 11-2 vote with councilmembers Howard Shook and C.T. Martin voting against. Since the state has in place a constitutional ban on marriage equality, the resolution is expected to have almost no legal impact in Georgia. Shook, who represents parts of Buckhead, told Creative Loafing in an email: While I understand there are many heartfelt opinions regarding this issue, my duty is to represent 7th District voters who, like it or not, …

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