Inglewood council introduces ordinance to curb fireworks sale and public use after lengthy public comment

The City of Inglewood City Council on a first reading introduced an ordinance to amend the Inglewood Municipal Code to prohibit the sale of fireworks and limit the use or display of fireworks to city‑sponsored events or approved public displays.

The move came after a prolonged public‑comment period in which dozens of residents, nonprofit leaders and vendors urged both sides: many called for a ban on sales and use because of safety, fire risk and disruption to veterans, pets and people with post‑traumatic stress; others said a ban would not stop illegal fireworks and would strip nonprofits of a key fundraiser.

The staff report presented the proposed change as an amendment to the Inglewood Municipal Code to “prohibit the sale of fireworks and restrict the use or display of fireworks to city sponsored events or public displays at certain venues.” The city attorney confirmed that, if adopted after the required readings, the ordinance would take…