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Fire department urges council to allow fireworks sales, citing $10,000 in annual fundraising
Summary
Fire department representatives told the Mossyrock City Council that fireworks sales bring about $10,000 a year used for the community fireworks show, youth events and firefighter equipment, and urged the council to permit sales and use within city limits.
Representatives of the fire department, speaking during the public comment period, urged the Mossyrock City Council to allow fireworks sales and use within city limits, saying the department raises about $10,000 annually from sales that fund the community fireworks show, Easter egg hunts, parade candy, grants for school programs, family assistance and equipment for volunteer firefighters.
Council members and members of the public discussed the cultural importance of fireworks for the Fourth of July and weighed alternative fundraising options. The presenters emphasized that the fireworks show brings visitors and revenue to Mossyrock and supports local businesses; councilors acknowledged those benefits while noting they must balance safety and regulatory considerations before changing city policy. The council did not take formal action on fireworks at the meeting.
