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Council weighs pausing town fireworks as vendor prices rise, explores partnerships with port and tribe
Summary
Faced with a vendor notice of higher prices or a smaller show, council discussed skipping the town’s fireworks this year, redirecting funds into celebration programming, and reaching out to the port and a tribal contact, Rodney Johnson, to explore partnerships; last year’s cost was about $15,000 and vendors warned of at least a 20–25% price rise.
Councilors discussed whether to continue funding the town fireworks display after receiving a message from the vendor, Western Display, that prices are rising and show size may shrink for the same fee. Council members noted the town paid about $15,000 for last year’s show and were told the vendor expects prices to be at least 20% higher this year and possibly double in the long run.
Council member Scott and others suggested taking a year off from underwriting…
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