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Key Peninsula residents press council on fireworks enforcement, septic policy and emergency access
Summary
At the District 7 meeting residents urged firmer enforcement of fireworks rules, asked the county to implement a DIY septic program, raised water‑supply and evacuation concerns and pressed for more deputy staffing to improve emergency response on the Key Peninsula.
Dozens of residents used the community forum at the April 2 Pierce County Council District 7 meeting to press officials on public safety, septic policy, development and evacuation planning.
Multiple speakers urged the council to tighten enforcement around fireworks and to improve accountability when fireworks or other unsafe acts create wildfire risk. Resident Trent Hestnick told the council that enforcement and accountability were missing links and asked for action ahead of summer.
"It's not about illegal fireworks,"…
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