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Harrah extends allowable fireworks dates to June 28–July 6, council to consider ordinance change later

5829354 · June 5, 2025

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The Harrah City Council voted unanimously June 5 to extend permitted fireworks use to include June 28 through July 6; council discussed potentially standardizing future dates to July 1–7 and confirmed that any date change would not limit the Fire Chief's authority during a burn ban.

The Harrah City Council voted unanimously Thursday to extend the city's permitted fireworks period to include June 28 through July 6.

Councilmembers discussed whether to amend the municipal ordinance in future to a standard July 1–7 window for fireworks. Council members verified during the discussion that changing the allowed dates would not remove the Fire Chief’s authority to deny fireworks permits or permission during a burn ban.

Councilmember Jennifer McCammond moved to extend the fireworks period to June 28 through July 6; Vice Mayor Steve Scalzo seconded the motion. The motion passed with all councilmembers voting yea.

The meeting transcript does not record an immediate ordinance change; council members discussed the possibility of revising the ordinance to a July 1–7 standard at a later date.