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Discussion and/or action regarding Syracuse City’s response to State-wide fireworks ban.

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Last discussed Jun 29, 2026.

Public comments (11)

OpposedMary DeatonJun 29, 2026

Emailed comment opposing personal fireworks this 4th of July due to high fire danger and risks to firefighters.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 17:34 →
SupportiveTheron WatsonJun 29, 2026

Spoke in favor of a common-sense approach that protects high-risk farm fields while preserving individual freedom and agency to celebrate.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 18:23 →
OpposedDevin AllredJun 29, 2026

A military veteran who opposed blanket bans, arguing that blanket restrictions punish responsible citizens for the actions of a few.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 20:37 →
SupportiveUnidentified ResidentJun 29, 2026

Expressed that government should not assume residents cannot act safely, noting it was her last year in the community and looking forward to celebrating.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 23:00 →
ConcernedJeremy BerryJun 29, 2026

Voiced concern over illegal out-of-state aerial fireworks and bottle rockets landing in his dry yard and damaging property.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 24:22 →
SupportiveDan NelsonJun 29, 2026

Supported legal fireworks with personal responsibility, suggesting that illegal fireworks users should be reported and fined.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 25:28 →
SupportiveUnidentified ResidentJun 29, 2026

Agreed that responsible use of legal fireworks is appropriate and that problems stem from illegal out-of-state fireworks.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 26:40 →
SupportiveKyleJun 29, 2026

A North Layton resident and fireworks industry employee noted that Utah's regulations already ban directional aerials and current weather is not historically unusual.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 28:00 →
MixedSteve RossJun 29, 2026

Stated support for the governor's common-sense action while asking the council to punish lawbreakers rather than penalize the majority of responsible residents.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 29:32 →
SupportiveUnidentified ResidentJun 29, 2026

A Draper resident thanked the council and supported targeted fire department mapping adjustments to allow 250th anniversary celebrations.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 31:30 →
SupportiveEric WillisonJun 29, 2026

Emailed comment supporting a cautious approach that allows fireworks in areas separated from open fields, while urging clear maps and public communication.

Syracuse City Council Special Business Meeting — June 29, 2026 · 17:25 →