Remember "Footloose"? Henryetta dance canceled because of old city ordinance
HENRYETTA — The city of Henryetta is echoing the story line of 1984 musical drama movie “Footloose” by canceling a Valentine’s Day dance because of an arcane city ordinance enforcing a strict moral code.
KTUL-TV reported that the organizer canceled the dance in Henryetta because it would have taken place 300 feet from a church, in violation of an ordinance that forbids dancing within 500 feet of a place of worship.
Mayor Jennifer Clason, who was born in Henryetta, says she always knew about the old city ordinance but that it has never been enforced. Police Chief Steve Norman says his department has no interest in doing so.
Clason says city councilors will consider abolishing the ordinance during their Feb. 22 meeting.
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