Summary
On the shooting's third anniversary, the council approved a memorial concept at the Demonstration Garden featuring a moon gate, grove of trees, and dance space. Some survivors' advocates wanted the location reconsidered before the vote.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Design contract is $43,000; total project budget was set at $250,000.
Victims' families, survivors, and the whole community gain a permanent space for remembrance and healing.
Mentions & discussions (11)
City Council - Aug 19, 2026
The permanent memorial to the 11 lives lost in the Star Ballroom shooting is designed and ready for construction bidding, with a dance floor, memorial grove, and trilingual plaques shaped by survivors and families.
City Council - Jan 21, 2026
Three years after the Star Ballroom shooting, the council approved a memorial design at the Demonstration Garden — a moon gate, eleven trees, engraved benches, and a dance floor. Families and survivors will review the design again before it's finalized, with a goal of dedication by the fourth anniversary. The project carries a $250,000 budget, with staff directed to seek outside funding and donations.
City Council - Jan 21, 2026
On the shooting's third anniversary, the council approved a memorial concept at the Demonstration Garden featuring a moon gate, grove of trees, and dance space. Some survivors' advocates wanted the location reconsidered before the vote.
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