San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom’s office earlier this week rescinded plans to present entertainer and porn fan Snoop Dogg (above) and Perry Mann, founder of the city’s world-famous Exotic Erotic Ball, with proclamations honoring their donations to a local charity. Why? Evidently because hizzoner doesn’t think their public images make them appropriate honorees. Earlier this year Dogg pleaded no contest to felony gun and drug charges, and the Exotic Erotic Ball is, well, all about sex.

Newsom was embarrassed in February when national media reported he proclaimed Feb. 23 Colt Studio Day in honor of the gay porn company’s 40th anniversary. We assume he didn’t want to repeat the “mistake.”

Shame on you, Mayor Newsom. Sexually active adults and rap moguls are benevolent, too.

The Exotic Erotic Expo and Exotic Erotic Ball, featuring performances by Dogg, will go on as planned Oct. 26-27 at the Cow Palace. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Healing Circle.

Photos: Anthony Handler, Exotic Erotic Ball

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