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Council split over adding Chamber parade to Christmas event amid staffing and timing concerns
Summary
A proposal to add a Chamber of Commerce parade to the Dec. 14 Christmas-in-the-Park event prompted a contested exchange. Supporters cited community-building; several council members and staff raised concerns about late notice, staging logistics, police and staff resources and traffic control. A motion to include the parade as part of the city event failed to receive a second.
A proposal to add a Chamber of Commerce parade to Josephine—s Dec. 14 Christmas-in-the-Park prompted an extended and emotionally charged discussion at the Nov. 12 council meeting and ultimately failed to secure immediate council support as a city-sponsored component.
The parade proponent (identified as a chamber organizer) said she had planned the parade for a year, had consulted police and fire, and hoped to include local businesses, bands and dignitaries. She told council the route had…
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