Detroit Strip Clubs: Strip Club Debate Erupts In Detroit Council

November 13, 2009 at 4:36 pm | In Detroit strip clubs | No Comments

… Two proposed ordinances aiming to regulate Strip Clubs are stirring up some heated debate inside Detroit council chambers.
“Deplorable” and “reprehensible” are the words used by councilman Ken Cockrel in describing his colleague Shiela Cockrel’s decision to walk out of council chambers Friday, preventing the council from voting on two measures to regulate adult entertainment in the city.
“Clearly she has an issue with the ordinance. But if you have a problem with the ordinance, the thing to come to the table and do is try either to push for an amendment, which satisfies your concern, or vote no on it,” Ken Cockrel said.
“That’s what you’re elected to do, and that’s what you are paid to do,” he said.
One of the more controversial sections: a ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol at the clubs.  In addition, dancers would be required to wear pasties and stay a certain distance from customers. 
Council Friday heard from scores of dancers and club owners who oppose the regulations.  Dancer Samantha …

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