Mayor McGranaghan: “I will,” to same sex couples

SHAMOKIN DAM – One local mayor is stepping up, saying he’s willing to marry same sex couples. Shamokin Dam mayor Joe McGranaghan said on Thursday’s On The Mark program, “I will.” Now that the ban on same-sex marriages in Pennsylvania has been overturned, judges and local mayors may be busy officiating. McGranaghan, mayor of Shamokin Dam, was asked if he’ll do same sex weddings. He said, “Yes. As a matter of legality, sure. It’s not illegal in Pennsylvania anymore. Whether I personally think it’s a good idea or a bad idea or whether I think they should be marriages or civil unions is besides the point. The state mayors association is in agreement with my...