Dale Dwojakowski
Coverage of Dale Dwojakowski in the Nexus archive.
- Sterling Heights residents hit with $22K in fireworks fines over Fourth of July weekend
Sterling Heights residents accumulated over $22,000 in fines for illegal firework use during the Fourth of July weekend, with 38 violations issued for misuse. City leaders argue state law restricts local control over fireworks, prompting calls for stricter regulations and fewer approved days. A new online complaint tool was launched to report fireworks issues to state lawmakers.
- Sterling Heights pushes for local control over fireworks as complaints near 1,300 since 2020
Sterling Heights is advocating for increased local control over consumer fireworks due to nearly 1,300 complaints since 2020, citing safety concerns and damage from excessive use. Assistant City Manager Dale Dwojakowski's initiative, Safe Celebrations Start Local, aims to push state legislators for stricter regulations, including reduced fireworks days and safety controls. Residents and a local fireworks retailer express mixed views on the proposed restrictions.
- Booms, complaints, safety risks: July 4 is approaching, but Sterling Heights wants more say over fireworks
Sterling Heights is pushing for greater local control over fireworks regulations due to safety concerns and noise complaints, as current state law allows fireworks on 11 days annually without city-level restrictions. The city's initiative, 'Safe Celebrations Start Local,' supports legislative changes to enable municipalities to set their own rules, including reduced fireworks days and safety measures.