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Jefferson County council bans entry from Rockford Park into Big River, adds exception for authorized first-responder training
Summary
After heated debate and three drownings cited by proponents, the Jefferson County Council approved an ordinance prohibiting entry from Rockford Park into the Big River for swimming or 'waiting,' amended to allow first-responder training authorized by the County Executive; the amendment passed 4–3 and the amended ordinance was approved 4–3.
Jefferson County Council approved an amendment to park regulations that prohibits entering the Big River from Rockford Park for swimming or ‘‘waiting,’’ but added a narrowly drawn exception for authorized first-responder training.
The ordinance (Bill 25‑09245 with amendment A2) bars park visitors from entering the river from Rockford Park for recreation. The amendment, adopted by a 4–3 vote, adds: ‘‘with the exception of any first responder training to include but not limited to water rescue, which has been authorized by the Jefferson County, Missouri County Executive or the Executive’s…
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