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Drag Queen Christmas at the Sanger sparks hours of public comment and partisan debate
Summary
Hundreds of residents filled the public-comment periods to oppose or defend the planned Drag Queen Christmas show at the Sanger Theatre; opponents called for cancellation citing community standards and an AG letter, while supporters cited free expression and First Amendment protections.
The scheduled Drag Queen Christmas performance at the Sanger Theatre dominated public comment across both Leroy Boyd Forum sessions, with numerous speakers urging the City Council to cancel or move the event and others defending it as protected expression.
Opponents — many identifying as faith leaders or parents — argued the show is obscene, inappropriate for public, taxpayer‑supported venues and particularly ill‑timed two days before Christmas.…
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