Potential fireworks ban sparks debate among Juneau Assembly

The Juneau Assembly is working on restricting fireworks use in Juneau.
The assembly discussed a draft ordinance at its work session Monday evening. It’s a template for Juneau residents to review and comment on.
Assembly members Mary Becker, Maria Gladziszewski and Debbie White were unhappy with the definitions of fireworks.
White and Mayor Ken Koelsch had concerns about possession and how enforcing it might affect the Juneau Police Department.
Police Chief Bryce Johnson told the assem