As a 24-year resident of Kent, I am once again angry and saddened by the fireworks in Kent.
Even though it was proclaimed that they were only allowed at certain times, the regulations were ignored city wide. For several days and well into the middle of the night, there were bomb like explosions. People were injured, streets are strewn with the mess of litter and money wasted.
For what? It certainly isn’t to provide a show, because people can attend nearby sponsored events that have wonderful shows. Apparently, Kent is willing to put us through this yearly war zone to make a few extra bucks. Nearby communities don’t put their citizens through all this noise and danger. You should be ashamed.
We would leave town if it weren’t for being afraid of our property being set on fire (which nearly happened in years past).
Please reconsider this regulation. I would love to see our wonderful city join other enlightened communities.
– Greg Honeycutt
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