I have heard rumors that I want to discontinue Derby Days. That is not true! I love Derby Days and want it to continue as a community festival. To say I want it discontinued is to twist my words (I did say that Public Safety is more important than community festivals during budget discussions).
For 60 of the 67 years, the community (Chamber and other civic groups) sponsored Derby Days. Since the City has taken up the festival 7 years ago Derby Days has become smaller and less attended. I want the community to take back the festival. The City can still provide parks, police and fire services for the event, but Derby Days was a much better event when everyone participated.
In the budget I provided one year of funding, so community leaders can have two years to prepare to take it back over. I know of many companies that will participate if the City removes itself from controlling the event.
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