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Pocomoke City fair committee presses for clearer event permits, backup plans
Summary
Members of the Pocomoke City Fair Committee and city staff discussed gaps in the city event-permit process, asking for clearer rules that distinguish event types, require backup plans for equipment and staffing, and better coordination with the city events coordinator and public works.
Pocomoke City Fair Committee members and city staff spent substantial time discussing the city event-permit process, concluding the current approach lacks enough differentiation by event type and consistent backup planning.
Committee members said large open-to-public events such as the Easter egg hunt are fundamentally different from ticketed concerts and that a single permit rule cannot cover both. City staff and committee members agreed permits should require an event-specific backup plan that lists equipment and staffing needs in advance so the city and vendors can be reserved or sourced ahead of time.
The committee discussed recurring problems during recent…
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