Instead of outlawing adult entertainment, Clay commissioners voted to highly regulate it with ordinances. Listen Listening Adult entertainment businesses are cleared to set-up shop in Clay County after city commissioners voted in favor of removing a year-old ban this week.
Chairwoman Diane Hutchings voted in favor of lifting the ban. She says four law firms reviewed the ban and said it would not sustain a court challenge. So instead of outlawing adult entertainment, Clay commissioners voted to highly regulate it with ordinances. Clay adult entertainment businesses cannot be within 2, feet of a school or feet of a religious institution, and they cannot serve alcohol.
Vice Chair Ronnie Robinson was the only commissioner to vote against lifting the ban. Robinson says a better option would be to keep the ban in place, and only vote through the regulating ordinances if the ban is challenged in court. Commissioners have designated 19 locations where adult establishments could potentially set-up shop throughout Clay County.
For people who find themselves needing help but unable to call , Clay County now allows text messages to emergency personnel. A contentious measure on how the Clay County School Superintendent is chosen cleared a final hurdle Thursday on its way to the ballot.
Relax Radio. Share Tweet Email. Clay County. WJCT News. CCSO Col. Craig Aldrich says talking on the phone may not be an option during some emergencies.
