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Umatilla council approves three-year Rock the Locks extension with required reports
Summary
After hours of public comment, the Umatilla City Council voted unanimously to approve Rock the Locks for three more years through 2028, and directed staff to return with a formal resolution and post-event and annual progress reports tied to cost recovery, sound mitigation and local economic impact.
The Umatilla City Council voted unanimously to approve the Rock the Locks music festival for three additional years through 2028, and directed staff to prepare a formal resolution for the council’s Aug. 5 regular meeting and to provide a post-event report by Dec. 31 and an annual progress report by July 31 on key festival measures.
Supporters and opponents addressed the council during an extended public-comment period before deliberations. Becky Hunt, who said she represents PEO Chapter Doctor, told councilors Rock the Locks is the chapter’s major fundraiser and "we would love to see the festival continue." Resident Mia Padgett urged caution, saying the city must address noise, camping and financial transparency…
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