Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in four marriage equality cases. In Orlando, we are proud to be a City for Everyone. We are known worldwide as being welcoming and inclusive and a city where people of all ages, races and sexual orientation come to seek opportunity.

We have been at the forefront for the advancement of equal rights for same sex couples. We were one of the first cities in Central Florida to adopt a domestic partnership registry that now includes more than 1,320 registered couples. In addition, gender identity has been added as a protected class in our anti-discrimination City Code.

Marriage equality has always been a priority for my administration and on January 6, I was honored to preside over one of Florida’s first same-sex wedding ceremonies. During that ceremony, 44 gay and lesbian couples gained access to the institution of marriage and a safety net of more than 1,200 legal and economic protections for their families. That historic day consolidated our commitment to protect the rights of all by giving the LGBT community the opportunity for the freedom to marry.

I hope that you will join me and show your support for the advancement of civil rights and equal treatment for all Americans by taking to social media and using the hashtag #LoveMustWin. Together we will show that America is ready for the freedom to marry.

– Buddy Dyer, Mayor

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