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Council discusses parade logistics and volunteer shortages after reported close calls
Summary
Council members said organizers reported "a lot of close calls" during the holiday parade and that volunteers were insufficient to staff a full planned route; members discussed alternatives for next year and volunteer recruitment.
The Chair reported that organizers had raised safety concerns about the recent holiday parade and that there were "a lot of close calls" during the route. He said organizers told him they did "not have enough people to volunteer" to operate a full parade route and that a neighborhood route might be preferable next year.
Council members discussed options to alter the parade format (short Main Street route versus neighborhood stops) and noted the heavy volunteer labor required for the event. The council did not adopt a formal change during the provided segments but encouraged further planning and volunteer outreach for next year.
