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Rosenberg council rejects proposal to loosen fireworks ban after hours of public comment
Summary
After more than an hour of public testimony on safety and health impacts, Rosenberg City Council voted to reject a proposed amendment that would have allowed personal fireworks in the city, and pledged stepped-up enforcement of the existing ban.
Rosenberg, Texas — The Rosenberg City Council voted June 17 to reject a proposed ordinance change that would have allowed personal fireworks within city limits, after a long public comment period in which residents described safety, noise and health concerns.
The council’s rejection preserves the current code of ordinances provision restricting fireworks; Councilor Trevino moved to reject the proposed ordinance change and Councilor Vargas seconded the motion, which passed on a voice vote. Mayor and council members also said the Rosenberg Fire Department and fire marshal would step up enforcement support for fireworks complaints going forward.
Residents urged the council to maintain the current restriction, saying personal fireworks pose fire and injury risks and disrupt vulnerable residents and animals. “There’s no tangible…
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