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Enoch Council tables decision on $10,000 fireworks donation after resident concerns about losing local fireworks
Summary
Council members debated donating the city's fireworks budget to the Pioneer Legacy Celebration (a Merrill Osmond production) versus keeping a local fireworks show; residents complained about travel and equity, and the council tabled the donation until April 1 to confirm fire coverage.
Enoch City Council discussed whether to donate the city’s fireworks budget to the Pioneer Legacy Celebration, a Merrill Osmond production. Mayor Jim Rushton said the city donated $10,000 the previous year and noted the city’s Fourth of July line item groups $5,000 for events and $10,000 for fireworks. Council Member David Harris moved to table the item to check with the police chief about fire department coverage; the motion was seconded by Council Member Shawn Stoor and passed unanimously.
Council Member Debra Ley reported the city received several resident complaints after prior donations caused the city to forego a local fireworks display, saying older residents and families with young children had trouble traveling to the regional event. Council Member Jacob Miner asked whether alternative funding sources could allow the city to support both a regional celebration and local fireworks. City Manager Ryan Robinson said he had contacted neighboring communities about their practices: Cedar City contributed a smaller amount and Brian Head declined to participate; Parowan raised funds internally rather than contributing directly.
The council’s tabling motion set the item for re‑consideration on April 1, 2026, so staff can confirm fire‑department coverage and other logistics before a final decision.
