Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Jackson Board of Aldermen vote to reverse fireworks ban


JACKSON, MO (KFVS) - Just days after the 4th of July, the Jackson Board of Aldermen voted to ban fireworks.
After a lot of public outcry, the board reconsidered the measure Monday night.
The board decided to reverse the ban on fireworks by a vote of one to seven.
That means fireworks are allowed within Jackson city limits the week of Independence Day, as they were before the ban.
The lone vote in favor of the ban was Alderman Larry Cunningham who says he believes it's a safety issue.
"I think it's a safety issue and I think it needs to be addressed," Cunningham said.
"[I think it's] up to the citizens of the town to have input into it and decide what should be done on something that important," said Alderman Mark Dambach. He said he thinks fireworks should be left to parents to decide what's appropriate for their children.
Several people opposing the ban showed up to the meeting and voiced their opinions.
At least two fireworks sellers were also there, opposing the ban.
After the vote, several members in the audience applauded.
There is no ban on fireworks in Jackson and that the ordinance on the books stands as it did before.

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