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Fireworks vs. drones at Festival of Lights
Summary
A repeat commenter urged the council to bar fireworks from the $900,000 Festival of Lights funding and switch to a drone light show, citing air quality, pets, and veterans with PTSD.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The council approved up to $900,000 annually for Festival of Lights programming.
✅Who benefits
Residents sensitive to smoke and noise if a drone show were adopted.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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