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Seaside sets judging date and scoring criteria for holiday lights contest amid concerns about cost equity
Summary
The commission adopted a 1–5 scoring framework for a December holiday lights-and-decorations contest and scheduled judging for Dec. 16; commissioners discussed ensuring small-budget displays remain competitive with higher-cost installations.
The Seaside Neighborhood Improvement Commission agreed on judging criteria and a judging meeting date for the city's holiday lights and decorations contest, and discussed how to keep the contest accessible to lower-income residents.
Staff proposed judging categories and a 1–5 point scoring system covering creativity, originality, aesthetics, theme consistency, community impact and sustainability. The staff presentation described prior years'…
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