Eau Claire City Council deciding on whether or not to accept fireworks donation
Some council members say the display has caused concerns for residents, citing military veterans with PTSD, distressed pets, as well as air pollution. Meanwhile, others say it's a beloved annual tradition. Although he voted against Tuesday's resolution, Council Member Joshua Miller filed a motion to bring it back around next month. Miller explains, 'In no way is this saying there won't be fireworks this year, it's just that for a technicality it didn't pass at the meeting this week, and we're going to bring it back in March and re-examine it.'
5 council members were for the resolution, and 4 against. 6 'yes' votes were needed for it to pass.
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