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West Richland council debates limiting fireworks to one night, chiefs warn of staffing strain
Summary
Council members and public safety chiefs weighed a staff proposal to restrict fireworks discharge to July 4 between 6 p.m. and midnight, with supporters calling it a compromise and opponents warning that compressing celebrations would concentrate risk and enforcement demands.
West Richland — The West Richland City Council on Monday reviewed staff proposals to narrow the city’s fireworks rules, including a recommendation to allow public discharge only on Independence Day between 6:00 p.m. and midnight.
Mayor Fred Brink opened the May 15 workshop by summarizing staff materials, which included the history of the city’s fireworks regulations, the current code (chapter 8.22 of the West Richland Municipal Code) and draft amendments. "There are three main points" for council consideration, he said, citing dates/times for discharge, the number of retail permits and the retail-sales window.
The most contested recommendation would reduce the multi-day discharge period to a single evening.…
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