NDP MLA Spencer Herbert to adopt partner’s surname following marriage

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      Newly married NDP MLA Spencer Herbert plans to take his partner’s surname.

      Today (March 30), the B.C. NDP sent out a media advisory announcing the Vancouver-West End MLA is in the process of legally changing his name.

      On March 27, Herbert wed LGBT community activist Romi Chandra, his partner of 10 years, in a civil ceremony.

      The MLA will now be known as Spencer Chandra Herbert and will use Chandra Herbert as his last name.

      “Official Hansard citations may not reflect the change until the name change process is complete,” the advisory said.

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      Comments

      5 Comments

      ColinM

      Mar 31, 2010 at 8:30am

      This is nice and all... but is the simple adoption of a last name really newsworthy?

      glen p robbins

      Mar 31, 2010 at 4:13pm

      What is "really newsworthy" -- these days.

      The adoption of a last name by Mr. Spencer (Chandra Herbert)-who is in a same sex relationship and who is engaged to be married -- and who is an elected MLA-is relevant because it is identical to what some hetero couples do -- in a legal marriage -- and is a first for BC me thinks.

      geffen

      Mar 31, 2010 at 9:42pm

      Thats nice - don't fight

      Joy

      Apr 1, 2010 at 7:04pm

      so what if it isn't a big news story? I found it interesting. Its not worth analyzing if it is or isn't.

      Sub C

      Apr 2, 2010 at 1:26pm

      Congrats and best wishes from Alberta !