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Council passes Rockford Park ordinance banning swimming and wading in the Big River, 4–2
Summary
After public comment opposing a closure, the Jefferson County Council approved an ordinance amending park rules to prohibit entry from Rockford Park into the Big River for swimming or wading; the final vote was 4 yes, 2 no.
The Jefferson County Council voted 4–2 to approve an ordinance that amends park regulations to prohibit entering the Big River from Rockford Park for swimming or wading.
Robert "Bob" Holmayer, a Festus resident who spoke during public comment, urged the council not to close the beach. Holmayer said first responders volunteer for rescue duties and invoked a liberty argument: "Let us be…
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