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Lake Isabella sets $15,000 fireworks budget; president warns dam site may be at risk
Summary
The Village Council set a $15,000 budget for the July 4 fireworks show but noted development near Fairway Drive could make the dam unsafe for future displays and vowed to inform the community if the location must change.
The Lake Isabella Village Council on March 10 set the 2026 fireworks budget at $15,000, matching the allocation used for the 2025 show. The fireworks display is slated for Saturday, July 4 at dusk.
Village President David K. Torgerson told the council he is concerned that development along Fairway Drive could threaten the safety of using the dam as the launch site, saying that "each year could be the last time the Village can safely use the dam." Councilmember Carol Shannon said the village should inform the community well in advance if officials need to find an alternate location or discontinue the show in coming years.
Council recorded the budget decision in the minutes but did not record a formal roll call for the fireworks amount; the minutes state the council "determined to set this year’s budget amount at $15,000." The council did not record public comment on the matter at the special meeting.
Next steps: the village will finalize event logistics and notify the community if the location or timing changes due to safety or site‑use concerns.
