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Board passes fireworks ordinance after 9–2 roll call; Walton and Fielder vote no
Summary
Supervisors approved an ordinance imposing fines (and potential imprisonment) for prohibited fireworks discharges; roll call recorded 9 ayes and 2 noes with Supervisors Walton and Fielder opposed.
The board voted on Item 27, an ordinance amending the police code to provide penalties for prohibited fireworks discharge. The clerk called the roll and recorded nine votes in favor and two votes opposed; Supervisors Walton and Fielder voted no. The ordinance was finally passed at the meeting.
The ordinance sets fines for a first offense and higher penalties for subsequent offenses, and authorizes potential imprisonment for repeated violations. The board took the vote by roll call as required for this ordinance and confirmed adoption after the tally was read into the record.
