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Resident defends Livingston Holiday Lights display after complaint; council hears details about hours, crowd management
Summary
Greg Livingston told the Urbana City Council that his free Livingston Holiday Lights at 428 Lafayette has run since 2020, serves nursing homes and families, and that he has taken measures to limit traffic and noise after a complaint. He asked the council for guidance after being told by dispatchers that he had not violated any law.
Greg Livingston, who identified himself as the creator of the Livingston Holiday Lights, addressed the Urbana City Council during the Jan. 7 public-comment period to respond to a complaint about his display at 428 Lafayette.
Livingston said the seasonal light show began in 2020 and includes Halloween and Christmas versions. "It's been going since 2020... I do a Halloween and a Christmas," he told the council. He said the display is free, draws visitors from the community and beyond, and has been visited by nursing homes, special-needs…
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