Atlanta Massage Parlors: Doraville considers massage parlor ordinance
Posted on September 23rd, 2010 in Atlanta massage parlors
Doraville considers massage parlor ordinance
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There are currently eight massage parlors within the city limits and more nearby in unincorporated DeKalb County. Doraville’s previous ordinance also required licensing but was rarely enforced by the city, said Howe, thereby creating a safe haven.
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One massage parlor employee not wishing to be named said the ordinance is racist and unfairly targets the Asian community – a point shared by others and one that Howe admitted hearing before.
In a blog earlier in this year, Councilman Bob Roche warned that targeting massage parlors could create “a mess.”
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“We want to showcase the best of Asian culture, and we’re proud of our Asian community. The city has a very inclusive culture,” he said. “They’ve [massage parlors] fought tooth and nail against us and are trying to play the race card.”
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However, the ordinance has received strong backing from resident associations, which believe massage parlors have damaged the city’s image.
See the full article from “Champion”
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