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Council authorizes city deposit to lock July 4 fireworks vendor amid debate over illegal private fireworks
Summary
Soledad council approved using budgeted funds to place a down payment (~$7,500) to secure a fireworks vendor for July 4, 2025 after a lengthy debate about debris, enforcement limits against illegal private fireworks, and whether public funds should subsidize fireworks displays.
After extended public comment and council discussion about debris, enforcement capacity and competing illegal private fireworks, the Soledad City Council on Sept. 18 authorized staff to use budgeted funds to place a deposit to secure a fireworks vendor for the July 4, 2025 show.
Staff presented a vendor estimate of roughly $15,275 for the show and recommended a 50 percent deposit…
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