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71-455: Harrington Park is the name of the following places: Harrington Park, New Jersey , a borough in Bergen County, NJ, USA Harrington Park, New South Wales , a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Harrington Park (homestead) , a heritage-listed homestead located within the suburb of Harrington, New South Wales Topics referred to by

142-557: A student–teacher ratio of 11.0:1. Students in public school for ninth through twelfth grades attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan , together with students from Northvale , Norwood and Old Tappan , along with students from Rockleigh who attend the high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship . The school is one of the two schools of the Northern Valley Regional High School District , which also serves students from

213-713: A student–teacher ratio of 9.4:1. Public school students from the borough, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools , which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack , and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus . The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on

284-421: A civil union nor are blood relatives. It may be established by contract between the parties, but more often by registration according to procedures established by a state or municipal government. Benefits granted under a domestic partnership vary among different jurisdictions. Some accord full health benefits, others only a right of visitation. In still other jurisdictions, registered domestic partners are accorded

355-419: A court. Although some jurisdictions have instituted domestic partnerships as a way to recognize same-sex marriage , statutes do exist which provide for recognition of opposite-sex domestic partnerships in many jurisdictions. In some legal jurisdictions, domestic partners who live together for an extended period of time but are not legally entitled to common-law marriage may be entitled to legal protection in

426-470: A designated beneficiary agreement which will grant them limited rights. A law on civil unions went into effect on May 1, 2013. Washington, D.C., has recognized domestic partnerships since 1992. However, Congress prohibited the District from spending any local funds to implement the law. The prohibition was lifted in the federal appropriations act for the District for the 2002 fiscal year. Domestic partnership in

497-658: A designated unregistered beneficiary agreement which will grant them limited rights such as the right to visit one another in the hospital, the right to share a room in a nursing home, and the right to make funeral decisions. A law on same-sex marriage went into effect on January 1, 2013. In Nevada domestic partnerships are granted all the benefits, rights, obligations and/or responsibilities of marriage (for any two adults over 18, regardless of gender) and these have become legally available since October 1, 2009. The act specifically excludes requiring any entity to provide health benefits to domestic partners. In addition, due to vagueness in

568-419: A domestic partnership after comparing the potential tax consequences of being married. Recognized In August 1979, gay rights activist Tom Brougham proposed a new category of relationship called "domestic partnership". Initially, the requirements were that only two people who resided together and were qualified to marry except that they were the same gender. Additional requirements were later added for

639-530: A domestic partnership bill. The law, which provides same-sex individuals with inheritance rights over their partners' property and guardianship over their deceased partner, went into effect on July 30, 2004. On May 6, 2009, Maine's legislature and governor enacted a law to legalize same-sex marriage, but on November 3, 2009, that law was repealed by voters. Maine legalized same-sex marriage in December 2012. Since July 1, 2008, unmarried couples have been able to enter

710-461: A domestic partnership registry for same-sex couples, according to a Chicago Tribune article by Joanne von Alroth. Largely symbolic, the registry was the first of its kind in the state, and it required couples to swear that they were in committed relationships of at least six months. Oak Park's Village Board had approved the registry at a meeting in September 1997. In April 2004 the legislature passed

781-706: A few other locations may choose between a local domestic partnership, a California domestic partnership, or marriage. Nothing in either the 1999 or 2003 domestic partnership legislation applies to any of the municipal or county domestic partnership ordinances, whose scopes are extremely limited and are not portable outside of the jurisdiction that issued them. The State of California has developed an Online Self-Help Center that provides resources and information to assist domestic partners in many areas, including filing domestic partnerships , dissolving domestic partnerships , parenting issues , tax issues , and more. Since July 1, 2009 unmarried couples have been legally able to enter

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852-572: A gay activist, to head the Domestic Partner Task Force and draft a policy. Working with Tom Brougham, members of the East Bay Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club, and attorney Matt Coles, the Domestic Partner Task Force drafted what has become the template for domestic partner/civil union policies around the world. The City of Berkeley's Human Relations and Welfare Commission held a public hearing early in 1984 on "Examining

923-516: A legal status similar to that of a married person with respect to matters of probate, guardianships, conservatorships, inheritance, protection from abuse, and related matters. Since the 2015 US Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage, there have been fewer US domestic partnerships registered, but in many jurisdictions they are still allowed for couples of the same gender or different genders who do not want to marry but still would like to be eligible for certain benefits. Many couples opt for

994-622: A petition for an original action in the Wisconsin Supreme Court , seeking a declaration that the domestic partner registry is unconstitutional under the state's Marriage Protection Amendment . The law went into effect on August 3, 2009. November 4, 2009: The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected Appling v. Doyle , Wisconsin Family Action's legal challenge to domestic partnerships. May 13, 2011: Governor Scott Walker asked to withdraw

1065-596: A relationship. These are de facto domestic partnerships that protect both parties and allow for shared property and court recognition of their relationships. Sometimes adult adoption by gay couples creates a de jure domestic partnership in all 50 states. On February 11, 2013, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta submitted a memorandum (subject: Extending Benefits to Same-Sex Domestic Partners of Military Members) that outlined benefits that would be made available to service members in domestic partnerships. The newly listed benefits available to gay and lesbian service members

1136-491: A selective application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district. As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 26.66 miles (42.91 km) of roadways, of which 21.04 miles (33.86 km) were maintained by the municipality and 5.62 miles (9.04 km) by Bergen County. The most significant roads serving Harrington Park are County Route 502 and County Route 505 . NJ Transit bus route 167 serves Harrington Park, providing service to and from

1207-988: A staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each November; a Chairman and Vice Chairman are selected from among its seven members at a reorganization meeting held every January. As of 2024 , the county executive is James J. Tedesco III ( D , Paramus ), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026. Bergen County's Commissioners are: Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. (D, Montvale , 2025), Chair Germaine M. Ortiz (D, Emerson , 2025), Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee , 2026), Vice Chair Mary J. Amoroso (D, Mahwah , 2025), Rafael Marte (D, Bergenfield , 2026), Steven A. Tanelli (D, North Arlington , 2024) and Tracy Silna Zur (D, Franklin Lakes , 2024). Bergen County's constitutional officials are: Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale , 2026), Sheriff Anthony Cureton (D, Englewood , 2024) and Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill , 2026). As of March 2011, there were

1278-412: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Harrington Park is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of

1349-587: A total of 3,243 registered voters in Harrington Park, of which 813 (25.1% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 813 (25.1% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 1,615 (49.8% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There was one voter registered to another party. Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 69.5% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 96.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide). In

1420-417: A turnout of 80.9% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County). In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 1,445 votes (52.8% vs. 47.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 1,263 votes (46.2% vs. 51.7%) and other candidates with 22 votes (0.8% vs. 0.7%), among the 2,735 ballots cast by the borough's 3,324 registered voters, for a turnout of 82.3% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county). In

1491-581: Is at least age 62) to register in a domestic partnership registry that allows couples hospital visitation rights, the ability to authorize autopsies and organ donations, and inheritance rights when there is no will. This follows the 1998 passage of a bill by the Washington State legislature that defined marriage as being between a man and a woman; this legislation was upheld by the Washington State Supreme Court in 2006. Same-sex marriage

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1562-480: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Harrington Park, New Jersey Harrington Park is a borough in Bergen County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 4,741, an increase of 77 (+1.7%) from the 2010 census count of 4,664, which in turn reflected a decrease of 76 (−1.6%) from

1633-542: Is represented in the State Senate by Holly Schepisi ( R , River Vale ) and in the General Assembly by Robert Auth (R, Old Tappan ) and John V. Azzariti (R, Saddle River ). Bergen County is governed by a directly elected County Executive , with legislative functions performed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members who are elected at-large to three-year terms in partisan elections on

1704-535: Is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on

1775-525: The 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer ( D , Wyckoff ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024–2025 session , the 39th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature

1846-516: The 2000 United States census , there were 4,740 people, 1,563 households, and 1,344 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,555.0 inhabitants per square mile (986.5/km ). There were 1,583 housing units at an average density of 853.3 per square mile (329.5/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 83.52% White , 0.68% African American , 0.04% Native American , 14.66% Asian , 0.63% from other races , and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of

1917-622: The 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 63.6% of the vote (1,019 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 34.9% (559 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (23 votes), among the 1,655 ballots cast by the borough's 3,307 registered voters (54 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 50.0%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 994 votes (51.2% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 815 votes (42.0% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 90 votes (4.6% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 13 votes (0.7% vs. 0.5%), among

1988-597: The 2016 presidential election , Democrat Hillary Clinton received 1,382 votes (51.7% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 1,147 votes (42.9% vs. 41.6%) and other candidates with 76 votes (2.8% vs. 3.0%), among the 2,673 ballots cast by the borough's 3,510 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.2% (vs. 72.5% in Bergen County). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 1,340 votes (51.2% vs. 43.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,218 votes (46.5% vs. 54.8%) and other candidates with 32 votes (1.2% vs. 0.9%), among

2059-692: The California legislature passed an expanded domestic partnership bill, extending all of the state legal rights and responsibilities of marriage to people in state domestic partnerships. California's comprehensive domestic partner legislation was the first same-sex couples policy in the United States created by a legislature without a court order. The legislation became effective January 1, 2005. Pre-existing municipal and county domestic partnership ordinances remain in force unless repealed by their local governments. Thus, residents of San Francisco, West Hollywood, and

2130-630: The Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan . Rockland Coaches 20/20T routes provide service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Harrington Park include: Domestic partnership The term is not used consistently, which results in some inter-jurisdictional confusion. Some jurisdictions, such as Australia , New Zealand , and

2201-543: The Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled that under the New Jersey state constitution, the state could not deny the benefits of marriage to same-sex couples, although the court left it up to the legislature whether to call such relationships marriage or to use a different term. Complying with the court's ruling, on December 14, 2006, the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill establishing civil unions for same-sex couples, which

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2272-566: The U.S. states of California , Maine , Nevada , Oregon and Washington use the term "domestic partnership" to mean what other jurisdictions call civil union , civil partnership , or registered partnership . Other jurisdictions use the term as it was originally coined, to mean an interpersonal status created by local municipal and county governments, which provides an extremely limited range of rights and responsibilities. Some legislatures have voluntarily established domestic partnership relations by statute instead of being ordered to do so by

2343-419: The 1,941 ballots cast by the borough's 3,338 registered voters, yielding a 58.1% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county). The Harrington Park School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Harrington Park School. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 645 students and 58.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for

2414-425: The 2,618 ballots cast by the borough's 3,447 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.0% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County). In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 1,371 votes (49.7% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,355 votes (49.1% vs. 53.9%) and other candidates with 14 votes (0.5% vs. 0.8%), among the 2,761 ballots cast by the borough's 3,413 registered voters, for

2485-549: The 4,740 counted in the 2000 census . Harrington Park was formed on March 29, 1904, from portions of Harrington Township and Washington Township , and parts of the borough of Closter . The name Harrington Park was based on the larger Harrington Township from which it was in part derived, which in turn was based on the Harring family, early settlers to the region. According to the United States Census Bureau ,

2556-570: The Croatian parliament passed a law allowing life partnerships for same-sex couples giving them the same rights married couples do have. In Hungary, since 1995 domestic partnership in the form of unregistered cohabitation offers a limited set of rights compared to marriage in a Civil Code (more in the field of health and pension; but no inheritance), although a growing number of Hungarian couples, both opposite-sex couples and same-sex couples choose this kind of partnership instead of marriage. In April 2009,

2627-518: The District is open to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. All couples registered as domestic partners are entitled to the same rights as family members to visit their domestic partners in the hospital and to make decisions concerning the treatment of a domestic partner's remains after the partner's death. The measure also grants District of Columbia government employees rights to a number of benefits. Domestic partners are eligible for health care insurance coverage, can use annual leave or unpaid leave for

2698-533: The Hungarian Parliament passed a Registration Partnership Act 2009 with a vote of 199–159, which provides a registered partnership for same-sex couples with all the benefits and entitlements of marriage (except for marriage itself, adoption, IVF access, taking a partner's surname, parentage and surrogacy). The law was passed in December 2007 by a vote of 110–78, but the Constitutional Court of Hungary

2769-726: The Use of Marriage to Determine Benefits and Liabilities in Berkeley and the Alternatives". A policy was adopted by the Commission and presented to the City Council. A copy was sent to the Berkeley School Board. In July 1984 the City Council voted down the proposal citing financial concerns. On August 1, 1984, the Berkeley School Board enacted the policy by a 4 to 1 vote. The school board motion

2840-470: The addition of 39 new provisions to the city's domestic partners law, bringing the law to a point where same-sex couples who register as domestic partners will receive most, but not quite all, of the rights and benefits of marriage under District law. Reciprocal beneficiary registration was enacted in 1997. The law took effect on June 1, 1997. The Village of Oak Park, Illinois in October 1997 began offering

2911-515: The assistance of the ACLU. Mr. Brinkin lost his case. Despite a great deal of evidence to the contrary, the judge agreed with his employer's claim that there was no way to know if his relationship was legitimate." In 1983, the City Council of Berkeley, California , under the leadership of Mayor Gus Newport, ordered their Human Relations and Welfare Commission to develop a domestic partnership proposal. The Commission appointed its Vice-Chair, Leland Traiman,

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2982-400: The average family size was 3.31. In the borough the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males. The median income for a household in

3053-505: The birth or adoption of a dependent child or to care for a domestic partner or a partner's dependents, and can make funeral arrangements for a deceased partner. The Domestic Partnership Equality Amendment Act of 2006, D.C. Law 16-79, came into effect on April 4, 2006. This act provides that in almost all cases a domestic partner will have the same rights as a spouse regarding inheritance, probate, guardianship, and other rights traditionally accorded to spouses. D.C. Council on May 6, 2008 approved

3124-399: The borough had a total area of 2.06 square miles (5.34 km ), including 1.85 square miles (4.78 km ) of land and 0.22 square miles (0.56 km ) of water (10.53%). The borough borders Closter , Emerson , Norwood , Old Tappan and River Vale . The 2010 United States census counted 4,664 people, 1,592 households, and 1,328 families in the borough. The population density

3195-443: The borough was $ 100,302, and the median income for a family was $ 124,376. Males had a median income of $ 71,776 versus $ 42,833 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 39,017. About 1.8% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over. Harrington Park is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which

3266-449: The borough's mayor since being elected in 1992, died in office in June 2024. In March 2016, Diane Walker was selected to fill the seat expiring in December 2016 of Michael Rutigliano, who cited personal reasons for his resignation from office the previous month. Harrington Park is located in the 5th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 39th state legislative district. For

3337-611: The calculation of the solidarity tax on wealth but not for other purposes. All children enjoy equal right whether within or outside wedlock. Since 1999 French law also provides for a civil solidarity pact (in French : pacte civil de solidarité , or PACS ), a contractual form of civil union between two adults bringing additional rights and responsibilities, but less so than marriage. Hungary has registered partnerships for same-sex partners, which afford rights similar to marriage. Croatia also had unregistered partnerships until June 2014 when

3408-717: The council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2024 , the position as mayor of Harrington Park is vacant, following the death of Independent Paul A. Hoelscher, whose term of office was set to expire December 31, 2027. Members of the Harrington Park Borough Council are Council President Diane G. Walker (I, 2025), William Blackinton (I, 2024), Joon L. Chung (I, 2026), Gregory J. Evanella (I, 2025), Allan S. Napolitano (I, 2026) and Jorden "Nick" Pedersen (I, 2024). Paul Hoelscher, who had been

3479-511: The deceased partner. The law's initial implementation was delayed by a federal Court, but the injunction was lifted on February 1, 2008 and the law went into effect on February 4. In the state of Washington , Governor Christine Gregoire signed into law legislation allowing limited domestic partnership on April 21, 2007. The law, which took effect July 22, 2007 and expanded to all areas except for marriage in 2008 and 2009, permits same-sex couples (as well as heterosexual couples when one individual

3550-400: The form of a domestic partnership. Some domestic partners may enter into nonmarital relationship contracts in order to agree, either verbally or in writing, to issues involving property ownership, support obligations, and similar issues common to marriage. (See effects of marriage and palimony .) Beyond agreements, registration of relationships in domestic partnership registries allow for

3621-441: The jurisdiction to formally acknowledge domestic partnerships as valid relationships with limited rights. Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, a Domestic Partnership, Same Sex Marriage or Civil Union are each separate and distinct legal concepts. The domestic partnership is a legal relationship between two people of the same or opposite sex who live together and share a domestic life, but are not married or joined by

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3692-663: The neighboring communities of Closter , Demarest , Haworth at the Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest . During the 1994–1996 school years, Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan was awarded the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education . As of the 2022–23 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,002 students and 106.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for

3763-462: The partners to maintain mutual financial responsibility and for both to be at least eighteen years old and able to enter into a legal contract. In 1982, Brougham's definition was modified by Supervisor Harry Britt , a gay man appointed to replace Harvey Milk . Britt's version was adopted and passed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, but Dianne Feinstein , mayor of San Francisco at

3834-409: The population. There were 1,563 households, out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.0% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and

3905-417: The population. Korean Americans accounted for 13.0% of the population. Of the 1,592 households, 41.8% had children under the age of 18; 73.9% were married couples living together; 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 16.6% were non-families. Of all households, 14.6% were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

3976-426: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Harrington Park . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harrington_Park&oldid=892531595 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

4047-548: The state's defense of the domestic partnership registry. June 20, 2011: Dane County Judge Dan Moeser ruled that the domestic partnership registry does not violate the state constitution, finding that the state "does not recognize domestic partnership in a way that even remotely resembles how the state recognizes marriage". Wisconsin ended its domestic partnership registry on April 1, 2018. Many states recognize through their judicial systems cohabitation agreements and common law partner agreements concluded between two partners in

4118-553: The state; city residents can apply for both. According to the San Francisco Human Rights Commission , "In 1982, the term 'domestic partner' was first used in a lawsuit filed by San Francisco Human Rights Commission employee Larry Brinkin. Mr. Brinkin, then an employee of Southern Pacific Railway, had recently suffered the loss of his partner of eleven years. When he was denied the three days of paid bereavement leave given to married employees, he filed suit with

4189-566: The time, came under intense pressure from the Catholic Church and vetoed the bill. In 1989, a domestic partnership law was adopted in San Francisco. However, voters repealed the domestic partnership law by initiative ; a modified version was reinstated by another voter initiative, 1990's Proposition K, also written by Britt. Currently, the city still offers a domestic partnership status separate and differing in benefits from that offered by

4260-484: The verbiage of the act, most companies and entities within Nevada refuse to acknowledge or afford any major benefits or rights to registered domestic partners, leaving legal action as the only avenue to garner individual rights. Domestic partnerships in New Jersey have been available since July 30, 2004 for same-sex couples, and for opposite-sex couples in which both people are above the age of 62. However, on October 25, 2006,

4331-633: Was "deeply concerned" that the law was a duplication of opposite-sex marriage benefits and entitlements, so same-sex couples only registration was chosen. Some politicians of the Alliance of Free Democrats and Hungarian Socialist Party parties have argued for the introduction of marriage for same-sex couples. The Registration Partnership Act 2009 came into effect from July 1, 2009. Since January 9, 2018 same-sex marriage became legal throughout Australia . Since July 1, 2009, Australia also recognises de facto relationships for all couples of any sex. In 2001,

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4402-429: Was $ 115,875 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 28,119) and the median family income was $ 132,108 (+/− $ 18,521). Males had a median income of $ 95,119 (+/− $ 12,806) versus $ 49,656 (+/− $ 16,730) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 49,159 (+/− $ 5,612). About none of families and 1.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over. As of

4473-421: Was 2,545.9 per square mile (983.0/km ). There were 1,624 housing units at an average density of 886.5 per square mile (342.3/km ). The racial makeup was 79.76% (3,720) White , 0.69% (32) Black or African American , 0.02% (1) Native American , 17.43% (813) Asian , 0.19% (9) Pacific Islander , 0.51% (24) from other races , and 1.39% (65) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.49% (163) of

4544-603: Was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.26. Same-sex couples headed 34 households in 2010, an increase more than five-fold from the six counted in 2000. 28.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 33.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.6 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

4615-541: Was legalized in Washington with effect from December 6, 2012. As a result, the domestic partnership law was amended so that from June 30, 2014, domestic partnerships will be available only when at least one of the partners is sixty-two years of age or older. Wisconsin was the first state in the Midwest to legislatively enact same-sex unions. Out of about thirty states that have bans on same-sex marriage and civil unions, Wisconsin

4686-515: Was made by board member and community activist Ethel Manheimer. In November 1984, all the city council members up for election who had voted against the policy lost reelection. Progressives from the Berkeley Citizens' Action (BCA) slate who replaced them had voiced strong support for a domestic partner policy. The East Bay Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club had worked hard to elect the BCA Slate. This

4757-443: Was passed by the city council and created the first domestic partnership registry . California created the first state-level domestic partnership in the United States in 1999. Effective from January 1, 2020, domestic partnerships will be legally available to all couples consisting of any two people, regardless of gender over 18 years old. The California Governor signed the bill SB-30 into law on July 30, 2019. On September 4, 2003

4828-530: Was signed into law by the governor on December 21 and came into effect on February 19, 2007. The governor of Oregon, Ted Kulongoski , signed a domestic partnership bill into law on May 9, 2007. Called the Oregon Family Fairness Act , the law would provide several major rights to same-sex couples that were previously only given to married couples, including the ability to file jointly on insurance forms, hospital visitation rights, and rights relating to

4899-762: Was the first (and only) to enact domestic partnerships. On March 5, 2009 Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle proposed legislation for same-sex partnerships in Wisconsin. In June 2009, the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate both passed the biennial state budget which includes domestic partnership protections for the state's same-sex couples. On June 29, 2009, Governor Jim Doyle signed the budget, giving final approval to limited domestic partnership benefits for same-sex couples living in Wisconsin. On July 23, 2009, three members of Wisconsin Family Action filed

4970-861: Was the first time domestic partners was a campaign issue. At the first meeting of the new City Council in December 1984, the Berkeley City Council enacted a policy extending employee benefits to unmarried couples of any gender . The first couple to file for benefits under Berkeley's sex-neutral policy were Brougham and his partner Barry Warren. However, the City Council did not create a registry for domestic partners until 1991. On October 11 of that year, 28 lesbian and gay male couples and one heterosexual couple registered their partnerships. The registry and benefits were also extended to non-resident couples that same year. In 1985, West Hollywood city council member John Heilman successfully introduced domestic partner legislation for city residents and employees that

5041-539: Was to include: Implementation of the plan was cancelled once the Supreme Court handed down its opinion in United States v. Windsor . In France since 1968, article 515-81 of Code civil defines domestic partnership (in French : concubinage or concubinage notoire ) as a de facto union between two persons, of different sex or of same sex, characterised by a stable and continuous cohabitation and partnership. The French fiscal administration takes it into account in

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