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Council approves 2025 Accordion Festival with fee waivers; members ask for clearer budget disclosure on future requests
Summary
The Cotati City Council approved permits, temporary street closures and alcohol sales for the 2025 Accordion Festival and granted fee concessions; several council members requested greater financial transparency from event organizers for future fee‑waiver requests.
The Cotati City Council approved a resolution authorizing the 2025 Accordion Festival, including temporary street closures, amplified music and sale of alcoholic beverages on public property. The council also approved administrative fee waivers recommended in the staff report.
Why it matters: The Accordion Festival is a major local event that draws residents and visitors to La Plaza Park; council approval enables the organizers to finalize logistics and permits.
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