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Resident says Encanto Park permit dispute escalated into over-policing at LGBTQ sports event
Summary
A public-health researcher and tournament participant told the council that a clerical permit error at an LGBTQ kickball tournament led parks staff to summon police, bringing eight patrol vehicles onto the field and alarming visiting athletes.
A Phoenix resident told the City Council Thursday that a clerical permit error at a large LGBTQ sports tournament ended with an "overreaction" by city staff and police that harmed the event's visiting participants and could hurt Phoenix's reputation as an inclusive host.
"During the Out Loud Sports Saguaro Cup tournament at Encanto Park, an event that welcomed over 300 LGBTQ plus athletes and allies from across the country, the final championship game was abruptly shut down due to a…
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