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Aldermen reject special fireworks permit after debate over pets, PTSD and notification
Summary
The Board rejected resolution 1476 — a request to allow a neighborhood fireworks display — after several aldermen raised concerns about notification, vulnerable residents and who would bear responsibility for outreach.
The Smithville Board of Aldermen voted 5-1 to deny a resolution authorizing a specific fireworks display application, following multiple aldermen raising questions about notification, people with health conditions and pets.
Alderman Atkins moved to approve resolution 1476; the motion failed on a roll-call vote with only Alderman Stone voting in favor. Alderman Russell, who spoke at length against approving this application, said he had "received several emails and also, calls on this and text…
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