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Toquerville council adopts amended fireworks discharge rules for 2026 Independence Day
Summary
The Toquerville City Council on July 1 approved a resolution amending local fireworks discharge rules for the 2026 Independence Day season. The 5-0 vote follows district fire officials’ warnings and clarifies enforcement for the holiday period.
The Toquerville City Council approved a resolution amending Resolution 2026.13 on fireworks discharge for the 2026 Independence Day season on July 1, voting 5-0. Mayor Dan Catlin introduced the item and Councilwoman Jenny Chamberlain moved to adopt the new language; Councilmember Joey Campbell seconded the motion and the council carried it unanimously.
Chief Decker, the Hurricane Valley Fire District representative, had earlier reported on “fireworks bans throughout Utah” and described operational steps the district is taking to staff stations and respond to wildfire risk. The resolution was discussed briefly by councilmembers before the vote and is intended to clarify the city’s rules and enforcement around the holiday.
The council did not list amendments to the text during the meeting. The motion to adopt was made by Councilwoman Jenny Chamberlain and seconded by Councilmember Joey Campbell; the roll-call vote recorded five ayes and no nays. The new resolution was described in the meeting minutes as “amending Resolution 2026.13”; the full ordinance language and effective date were not specified in the minutes and are not included here.
