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Victorville residents urge council to reinstate city sponsorship of Pride events; council discussion about reconsideration follows
Summary
Dozens of Victorville residents told the Victorville City Council on March 18 that the city should sponsor its first Pride festival and an intergenerational LGBTQ+ prom, after council members voted against city sponsorship at a prior meeting.
Dozens of Victorville residents told the Victorville City Council on March 18 that the city should sponsor its first Pride festival and an intergenerational LGBTQ+ prom, after council members voted against city sponsorship at a prior meeting.
At the start of the public‑comment period, a speaker who identified themself as Mar criticized council members who opposed sponsorship and said, “You had the opportunity to show your residents that you are not ignorant and you failed.” Several other residents expanded on that theme, urging the council to restore support and to create safe, affirming public spaces.
“Money can be moved and allocated to fund…
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