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Elkhart board denies Auto Fest Main Street cruising permit over safety, scheduling conflicts
Summary
The Elkhart City Board of Works voted to deny a permit for the Auto Fest Main Street cruising event scheduled for June 13, citing safety concerns and conflicts with other downtown events, following a recommendation from the event committee and the fire department.
The Elkhart City Board of Works on May 20 denied a permit for the Auto Fest Main Street cruising event scheduled for June 13, after the city’s event committee and Fire Department recommended against approval citing public-safety and scheduling conflicts.
City officials say the denial is intended to reduce safety risks downtown during a crowded weekend of events. Assistant Chief Christy Summer of the Elkhart Fire Department told the board the event committee recommended a “do not pass” after problems with the downtown cruising event last year, including loud, unsafe driving and…
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