Macungie Mayor Supports Same-Sex Marriage

Whether it's Valentine's Day or any other day, the right to marry one's heart's desire -- no matter the gender -- is a concept that is becoming ever more acceptable.

Indeed, more and more elected officials are weighing in with their support.

Last year Easton Mayor Sal Panto signed into law an ordinance that in line with their married co-workers. Only five cities in the state – including Allentown -- have such laws and Easton is the smallest.

And each February, the annual demonstration gains steam.

Recently, Macungie Mayor Rick Hoffman offered his support in G-Philly, Philadelphia Magazine's "Guide to Gay Philadelphia and the Suburbs."

Hoffman said he is "Proud to be a part of this national effort to win equal rights for everyone.”

"If two consenting adults want to marry, who are we to tell them no?" he said.

Hoffman is one of six Pennsylvania mayors -- out of thousands -- who have declared their support. The others include the mayors of Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Doylestown and Philadelphia.