Poll voters split on fireworks funding

Most Press readers think the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce should continue funding the annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration the same way they have been doing it - with donations collected by the chamber.

Following a chamber representative's recent announcement that the cost of the downtown patriotic celebration is double the $30,000 the chamber seeks to raise each year, The Press asked readers how they think the fireworks should be paid for.

Here's how readers responded:

• 42 percent (301 voters) said they think the chamber should continue collecting the donations

• 22 percent (163 voters) said they think a corporate sponsor should pay for the celebration

• 6 percent (42 voters) said they think the fireworks should be paid for with funds raised by a service club

• 30 percent (220 voters) said "Forget the fireworks"

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