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Council urges caution for nighttime events after Columbia Juneteenth disturbance
Summary
Councilman D. Brock and Mayor S. Griffin discussed a disturbance at Columbia’s Juneteenth Celebration and urged limiting Town-sponsored events to daytime hours until comprehensive nighttime safety plans are developed.
Councilman D. Brock addressed a recent disturbance at the Juneteenth Celebration in Finlay Park, Columbia. He said the daytime portions of the event were peaceful and referenced an event organizer’s public statement that "only a small number of individuals caused disturbances during the evening festivities." Brock observed similar public-safety challenges occur elsewhere and recommended limiting Town-sponsored events to daytime hours until comprehensive safety plans for nighttime events are developed.
Mayor S. Griffin expressed sympathy for the Columbia organizers and encouraged practical collaboration to improve event safety, noting the Town’s continued support for community activities such as the Farmers Market while seeking future solutions for larger events.
