10.16.09
St Louis Strip Clubs: Alton Mayor Discusses Topless Bartenders with Daily RFT
Mayor Hoechst: First of all, it’s not legal. Second, it’s not something you want to be known for. I’m working with the city attorney and police chief. We’re sending out a letter to all liquor-license holders to let them know this activity is not going to be tolerated. There is no “three strikes, you’re out.” The first time you’re caught, your liquor license is going to be revoked for some time and you’re going to be fined. Why do you think Alton bars have become known for this kind of activity?
I have no idea. I’m not naive. I know it’s been going on. But why was it tolerated? I don’t have an answer for that.
Last year your predecessor [former mayor Donald Sandidge] told us that one of the reasons the city couldn’t crack down on topless bars was that the indecency law only applied to females. Did Alton officials pass the ordinance — discussed last year — that would also ban male topless bartenders?