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Tomball council debates ban on pinatas and water balloons in parks; sends policy back for action
Summary
Council discussed proposed updates to Parks Administrative Policy 26, including a controversial ban on pinatas and water balloons to reduce litter and cleanup costs; after extended debate members directed staff to return the item as an action item rather than approve it on consent.
Tomball — Proposed updates to the city’s parks administrative policy touched off a heated discussion on Oct. 20 about whether to prohibit pinatas, water balloons and similar items at park rentals because of cleanup burdens.
City staff explained the draft policy aligns rules with current practice and noted pinatas and water…
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