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Soledad council upholds ordinance deadline; approves three nonprofit fireworks permits, denies late request
Summary
Council declined to grant an exception to the city’s April 15 fireworks‑permit deadline set by municipal ordinance and approved the three timely nonprofit applicants; the late applicant (Victory Outreach/Liberty Chapel) requested mercy but staff said ordinance changes require public hearings and cannot be completed in time for July 4 sales.
The Soledad City Council on Wednesday declined a request for a late fireworks‑permit exception and approved three timely nonprofit permit applications for June/July sales.
Members of Victory Outreach (Liberty Chapel) appealed to council during public comment, explaining the group missed the April 15 application deadline and seeking an exception so they could operate a fundraiser booth. “It was my fault we missed the deadline,” one speaker said, adding the proceeds…
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