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Placerville council opts for modest 250th observance, directs staff to focus on decorations and local events
Summary
With roughly 130 days before July 4, 2026, councilmembers agreed Feb. 24 to prioritize quality over scale for the nation’s 250th celebration: encourage merchant‑led decorations, use city property and the fairgrounds for major draws, and allow staff to deploy modest seed funding and seek donations rather than create city‑led large events.
Communications Director Dennis Nishihara updated the council on preliminary planning for the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026 and asked for council direction. Nishihara warned there was no adopted budget for additional events and suggested the city focus on targeted decorations and support for community organizations rather than a series of large, city‑run events.
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