Stockton's Pixie Woods, a 69-year-old beloved children's amusement park, became the stage for a fervent city council meeting on Tuesday night.
Here are 5 things to know from city council meeting.
- San Joaquin Pride Center's proposed family-friendly drag show at Stockton's Pixie Woods sparked intense debate at a city council meeting, with community members both opposing and supporting the event.
- Alice Dixon, a local resident, pleaded for the cancellation of the show citing concerns over preserving the park's innocence, while Tracee Bucio and her daughter Leeloo shared their positive experiences with family-friendly drag shows.
- City Manager Harry Black clarified the public facility rental process, stating the Pride Center's application is still under review, while City Attorney Lori Asuncion highlighted the issue as a First Amendment concern.
- Opposition to the event extended to threats of boycotts of establishments that support such events, while supporters emphasized the event's role in promoting acceptance and self-expression.
- The council took no action as the drag show was not a scheduled discussion item, and a permit for the event remains pending with no clear grounds for denial due to First Amendment protections.
As the city council meeting concluded without a decision on the issue, the future of the proposed drag show remains uncertain. For more on this story check it out on The Stockton Record.