Should Fireworks Sales, Use Be Re-Examined In Union City?

UNION CITY, CA — City leaders report that in 2021 they received reports of 169 cases of illegal fireworks use, 10 total fires including 2 structures and 5 vegetation fires, and a medical call attributed to fireworks.

These reports tied-up Union City’s police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other city staff who had to respond to the calls.

City Manager Joan Malloy sent a letter to the community asking if it's time for Union City to modify its policies and penalties for illegal fireworks use. Most Bay Area communities long ago banned the sale and use of fireworks.

A webinar will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, "Fireworks Safety in Union City: A Discussion of Potential Policies."

The planned panelists include:

• Joan Malloy, City Manager
• Mark Evanoff, Deputy City Manger
• Jared Rinetti, Union City Police Chief
• Mark Camfield, Union City Public Works Superintendent

You will be given an opportunity to provide input.

Zoom webinar link

• Passcode: M9wu#wFi

You may also join by phone using any of these phone numbers:

• 213-338-8477
• 408-638-0968
• 301-715-8592
• 646-518-9805

You will be asked for a webinar ID and passcode:

• Webinar ID: 823 7552 2420
• Passcode: 36914219