Jackalope event accountability and future city support
Ventura
Summary
A resident described an altercation, safety failures, and credential problems at the 2026 Jackalope event and asked the council to require a formal review before supporting the event in 2027-28. The council approved support anyway but noted after-action reviews are underway.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city spent less than the $150,000 budgeted for 2026 event support; 2027-28 support amounts are in the approved resolution.
Downtown businesses, hotels, and the roughly 50,500 attendees who enjoyed the event.
Residents involved in the 2026 altercation and a child injured at the ramp, per public testimony.
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