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Council delays changes to fireworks rules, sends issue to police and fire committee
Summary
After lengthy debate about enforceability and public safety, the Marysville City Council declined to adopt a new fireworks ordinance at the meeting and asked the police and fire committee to review existing codes and return a recommendation.
The Marysville City Council heard more than 20 minutes of debate over a proposed addition to the city's fireworks ordinance that would have prohibited deliberately igniting fireworks that cause residue to fall onto another person's property.
Public commenters told the council they felt older residents had been targeted by neighbors' fireworks and urged stricter rules. A council member proposed language aimed at preventing chemicals and debris from fireworks from landing on…
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