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Resident urges council to consider ban on consumer fireworks
Summary
A resident asked the council to consider banning consumer fireworks in Dunes City, saying fireworks proliferation during summer months causes widespread disturbance; the mayor said staff would research regulations and return with information.
A resident urged the Dunes City Council to make consumer fireworks illegal, distinguishing the request from professional fireworks displays and asking council members whether they support a ban.
"I'd like to make fireworks illegal in Dune City. Not professional fireworks, but I'm talking about fireworks," the resident said, adding that fireworks are pervasive in summer months. The presiding officer responded that citizen comments are not an action item but staff could research existing regulations and report back to council for an open discussion.
No ordinance or formal motion was introduced on the topic during the Jan. 21 meeting; the council asked staff to gather background information about prior discussions and enforcement practice.
