POLL: How Do You Feel About the City's Domestic Partner Registry?

, which will allow unmarried, committed couples of all sexual orientations to document their relationship with the city.

Proponents say the move will help those couples access health insurance from employers and other legal benefits. But critics of similar policies in the metro area say advocacy groups are using the registries as a political tool in the statewide debate over a proposed gay marriage ban.

The Eagan City Council voted 4-0 to approve the domestic partner registry—which will likely go into effect on Jan. 13 in Eagan. Did they do the right thing? Tell us by answering our poll.