Resident raises concerns about fireworks permit delay, KORA responses

Jun 6, 2026

Resident Lloyd Wharton told the council he applied for a permit for 'Sparky Sparky’s Fireworks' on April 29 and expressed that the item had not been placed on the agenda for two consecutive months and that KORA requests to the city attorney had not been adequately answered; he provided a written letter and said the matter may be under state review.

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During public comment Lloyd Wharton, a Solomon resident, said he "submitted a permit application on April 29th" for Sparky Sparky’s Fireworks and that the permit had not been placed on the council agenda for two consecutive months. He said he has emailed the city attorney multiple times regarding KORA requests and believed those requests were not adequately responded to; he provided a letter outlining his concerns and said the matter may now be under state review.

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