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Victorville council rejects motion to sponsor Bridal Week and Pride Prom; 3-2 vote fails
Summary
Council voted 3-2 against directing the city manager to buy tiered sponsorship packages (up to $5,000 each) for Bridal Week and the LGBTQ+ intergenerational prom/festival planned for June 2025; proponents argued the events create safe, inclusive spaces, while opponents cited fiscal priorities and the city's strategic-plan focus.
The Victorville City Council on March 4 voted 3-2 to reject a motion directing the city manager to purchase tiered sponsorship packages for Bridal Week (Pride events) and an LGBTQ+ intergenerational prom scheduled for June 2025 at Victor Valley College. The motion would have authorized sponsorships for each event not to exceed $5,000; the council did not appropriate funds at the meeting and staff said a separate appropriation resolution would be required if council approved the direction.
Councilmember Leslie Irving moved the sponsorship motion, describing the events as family-oriented efforts to create safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ residents and allies. Irving cited public testimony from local organizers and residents and framed the proposed…
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