Campbell, California city councilmember Evan Low hasn’t been shy about his opposition to Prop 8, the statewide ballot initiative that would eliminate marriage rights for same-sex couples.  Now his outspokenness on the issue has earned him threats from some of the measure’s proponents.

Low, who is openly gay, said he’s received multiple calls from unidentified callers vowing to launch a recall effort against him unless he renounces his opposition to Prop 8.  “The calls definitely seemed coordinated.  A number of the callers used the same language and the same key phrases,” Low told GayPolitics.  “They could be empty threats at this point, but it’s unfortunate the Yes on 8 side has stooped to this level.  Intimidation seems to be a common thread in their campaign.”

Low said he’s been speaking out against the proposition in community forums, debates and in front of various ethnic groups’ gatherings.  “This is simple.  This is about eliminating rights.  One of the most important duties of serving in public office is representing everyone.  I can’t stand by and let one group try to take away the rights of another.  I felt I had a responsibility to speak out,” Low said.

Endorsed by the Victory Fund and elected at the age of 23 in 2006, Low said he plans to stand for reelection in 2010.