Meghan Reckling: "Kids downtown will be subjected to the event's content."
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Unsurprisingly, the head of Livingston County's Republican Party is upset that "drag queens and kings will entertain with hilarious bingo and fabulous drags shows" at city-organized event in Howell.
The nighttime fundraiser during next month's 61st annual Howell Melon Festival is for those over 21 and has sold out. That doesn't keep Meghan Reckling, a 36-year-old state Senate aide, from urging Facebook followers to email a city agency hosting the festival to "let them know your thoughts!"
Reckling, county party chair since 2019, adds:
This is disappointing to see happening here. The Howell Melon Fest is supposed to be a family-friendly event and not one that should be sexualized with an event like this. ...