This is an open letter to the mayor and city council of American Fork, Utah, intended for review and distribution to all residents of the city. Copies of this letter were also sent by email to the mayor and city council members.
Dear Mayor and city council members of American Fork,
The “HW Romance Boutique” at 63 E Main Street poses a public nuisance that is inconsistent with the moral standards of the residents of our community due to its sexually themed merchandise and storefront that purveys such content to the public.
The Articles of Incorporation of our city state that the city council shall have power:
“To tax, restrain, prohibit and suppress tippling houses, dram shops, gaming houses, bawdy and other disorderly houses.” (Sec. 22, Articles of Incorporation)
This sexually oriented retailer assails the senses of commuters on Main street, pedestrians and runners, churchgoers, residents, tourists, visitors, library patrons, schoolchildren, merchants and bystanders alike. As an establishment offensive to public decency, tending to corrupt and deprave, and contrary to the public interest of promoting wholesome family values, it has no place in our town.
I call on the city council to shutter the indecent business at the above location and all other indecent businesses and storefronts wherever situated within the municipality’s boundaries immediately.
Respectfully,
-Seth Stewart
Relevant section of the Articles of Incorporation of American Fork:
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