“I am honored to be a part of this historic moment in San Antonio’s history as we celebrate the past and the future of our friends in the LGBTQA+ community to enrich the city of San Antonio and continue to provide a place of safety, love, and equality that make our city so special,” Kaur said in a statement. The entire process to recognize the area as a cultural heritage district could take more than a year, since the Office of Historic Preservation’s process alone takes about a year, the city said. As of Wednesday, it was unclear whether the request will make it on the November Governance Committee agenda. It could require additional review, or go forward to City Council. The request now heads to the city’s Governance Committee for the next steps. The corridor is also the host of the annual “Pride Bigger than Texas” Pride Festival and Parade, which began in San Antonio in 1982. The area north of downtown has been “a vital focal point for San Antonio’s LGBTQIA+ community for decades,” with bars including Pegasus, Sparky’s Pub and Heat, they said in a statement. That’s why District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur and District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez filed a Council Consideration Request to designate the area as a cultural heritage district.
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