Santa Clara honored Taylor Swift and Beyonce as honorary mayors during their concerts while also facing scrutiny over curfew violations at Levi's Stadium. Although both artists surpassed the 11 p.m. curfew, city officials decided against issuing citations, creating concerns about future enforcement of noise regulations in the area. The longstanding curfew policy has led to tension between the city and the San Francisco 49ers, as the team argues that earlier stop times hinder revenue. The city has begun to relax these rules, allowing exceptions, especially for major artists, which raises questions about potential long-term implications.
The city allowed Swift and Beyonce to perform past the curfew during their summer concerts, raising questions about the enforcement of noise regulations at Levi's Stadium.
Mayor Lisa Gillmor stated that previous curfew violations led to fines for the San Francisco 49ers, who manage the stadium events, highlighting the shift in enforcement.
Despite the curfew violations, city officials chose not to issue citations, showing a lenient approach that may set new precedents for future performances.
The profitability of stadium events has been at odds with community concerns, leading to relaxed curfew policies that permit exceptions for high-profile artists.
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