Overview
- A surprise multi-agency inspection at P Town during a drag show featuring Amanda Lepore uncovered occupancy limit violations, with 133 patrons exceeding the permitted 70.
- Patrons were evacuated and waited outside for 30 minutes while officers from the Nuisance Bar Task Force conducted a compliance check inside the venue.
- P Town management confirmed no mistreatment occurred, pledged to address cited violations, and is working to update its occupancy license following COVID-era renovations.
- Mayor Ed Gainey ordered a review of the task force's operations and emphasized the need for sensitivity to historical trauma from past LGBTQ+ bar raids.
- The origin of the complaint that initiated the inspection is under investigation, with city officials confirming they did not file it.