Opponents of the ban point to the environmental damage they can cause, while those in favor say the local nonprofits that sell them in booths around town rely on them for revenue.
The Newark Optimist Club's fireworks stand was hit by thieves, who stole $7,000 worth of goods that would have benefited children in need.She wants the local nonprofits to get their money, but also worries about the increased risk of wildfires.
"That's a tough one, actually. Because I know it's a big fundraiser for our community, but with wildfires being what they've been, especially over the past few years," Sims said. But some fireworks proponents say they think the wildfire fears are overblown in a town like Pacifica."These are safe and sane fireworks. These are not the fireworks that you buy illegal that go up in the air. These, you know, barely go above six feet," said Palmer.
This isn't the first time the fireworks question has been on the ballot. Pacifica voters also decided on the same issue back in 1983 and 1996.A trend Palmer says, he's confident will continue this fall. "That's why we don't have really a backup plan at this point, because we don't think it's going to pass. We think fireworks are here to stay," he said.
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