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Box Butte County adopts countywide firework ban after public comments
Summary
Following public comments in favor, the Box Butte County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-09 on June 17, 2026, establishing a countywide firework ban; the board planned publication and website updates to implement the resolution.
The Box Butte County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-09 on June 17, 2026, enacting a countywide firework ban. The motion to adopt the resolution passed unanimously.
Public comment preceding the vote included remarks from resident Adam Bolek, who spoke in favor of a ban, and an emailed comment submitted by resident Lora Herian expressing similar support. The comments were part of the public comment period held at 8:06–8:19 a.m.
Chairman Steve Burke moved for adoption and the motion carried with Commissioners Brett Ditsch and Mike Sautter recorded as voting yes. County staff noted the board would publish the resolution and update the county website; the clerk’s office is assigned follow-up tasks to post the resolution and notify appropriate departments.
The resolution was adopted unanimously; the minutes record a planned follow-up task to publish the resolution and update county materials to reflect the new ban. The meeting adjourned at 11:46 a.m.
