Although no final action has been taken, mayor Robert Burns calls for research and more in -depth clarity in what constitutes an entertainment for adults.
Monroe, NC – One element for discussion at the meeting of Tuesday of MONROE Municipal Council has deepened the discussion on what constitutes an entertainment for adults in the city – which could include Drag ShowsA debate now for years in the city located 27 miles southeast of Charlotte.
The discussion articleprepared by Mayor Robert Burnsdid not propose new prescriptions. However, he decreed “the stages for legal research and application strategies to maintain Monroe’s commitment to protect minors from harmful influences”. He also directs the city’s lawyers and the Monroe police department “Improve law application safeguarding children’s well-being”.
The members of the council voted against the publication of a declaration concerning adult entertainment, creating a mixed response from those present.
Burns’ discussion article includes four areas of interest:
- Clarify and define proriership interests and inappropriate exposure
- Examine and apply existing orders
- Improvement of coordination application
- Develop a declaration of position of the city
Drag’s shows in Monroe have been a hot button number since August 2022, when Drag Bingo events SPERET AND CUISINE OF FRANK EAST Courti demonstrations when a child was photographed during an event. One of the restaurant co -owners said WCNC Charlotte The child was present with a parent and sang with artists from Dragsters.
The restaurant faced a trial the following yearAffirming that the restaurant has changed photos of demonstrators to promote a drag event. A lawyer not linked to the case noted to WCNC Charlotte that the modified images violated the Lanham Act, also known as the 1946 law. However, East Frank contradict for defamationAffirming that a group of demonstrators slandered the restaurant for welcoming performance.
Beyond the east of Frank, the The debate on the Drag Shows extended to a show At Dowd Center theater Called “Hello, Daddy!”, Played by Drag Queen, based in Southern Carolina, and the former competitor of “America’s Got Talent” delighted. Despite attempts to cancel all the shows to come to the theater, including “Hello, dad!”The MONROE Municipal Council voted to honor existing private reservations contracts. Burns was one of those who protest on performance and asked the council to stop it entirely.