Duluth becomes the first city to speak out against the marriage amendment.

“In passing a resolution Monday, Duluth became the first city in Minnesota to take a stand on the issue, which is slated for a statewide referendum vote in November…

Council President Sharla Gardner, who co-sponsored the resolution, contended that the city shouldn’t remain silent on important issues.

‘I believe the role of city government is to be the front line of democracy,’ she said.”