City of Camas leaders have reopened an ongoing debate about the use of personal fireworks within city limits. At a public hearing held last week, Camas city councilors and Mayor Scott Higgins heard testimony from concerned residents, and said they were considering four options, including an outright ban on all personal fireworks.
Dozens of people showed up for the May 14 hearing, and more than 70 others submitted written comments. A majority of the written comments favored strict limitations or an outright ban on fireworks, while speakers seemed split, with many calling for a ban and others urging no changes to Camas’ fireworks ordinance.