Special event ordinance passes

As requested by Mayor Creed James, residents with concerns about Ordinance No. 862—which amends portions of Chapter 5.30 of Saratoga Municipal Code—brought them to the May 17 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council.

Ultimately, Ordinance No. 862 passed on third reading with a unanimous vote.

Prior to its passage, however, two members of the public addressed the council regarding their concerns. The first was Chris Shannon, co-owner of a music venue in Saratoga known as The Yard, and the second was Tasha Worthington.

Shannon’s concerns appeared to center entirely around language regarding camping...