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Resident criticizes drag‑queen shows at local venue during public comment; board directs complaints to mayor
Summary
A resident used public comment time to object to drag‑queen performances at a venue on West Haven near a neighborhood school; staff and board members said this meeting was not the correct venue and advised the resident to speak with the mayor.
During public comment, a resident expressed concern that events at a venue on West Haven (referred to in the remarks) were exposing children to drag‑queen performances and said the neighborhood should not have such events near the old grade school. "This city is letting drag queens come down there and put on shows...our children are seeing these grown men dressed up like women and putting on shows," the resident said.
Board members and staff responded that the topic was not within this board's purview and advised the resident to take the complaint to the mayor's office. One board member said, "This is the wrong venue for this," and suggested the resident make an appointment with the mayor. The resident said he intended to pursue the matter with the mayor.
Board members cautioned against taking protest actions at a future event and suggested following channels provided by the mayor's office for complaints. No formal action was taken by the board on the matter.
