Clinton officials opt out of Governor Cox fireworks ban
By Gephardt Daily Staff · June 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Clinton Mayor Marie Dougherty and Fire Chief Jason Poulsen have issued an executive order to opt out of Governor Spencer Cox's temporary ban on personal fireworks. The decision follows a state-level order issued Thursday due to active wildfires across Utah.
Key takeaways
Clinton Mayor Marie Dougherty and Fire Chief Jason Poulsen issued an executive order to opt out of the state fireworks ban.
Governor Spencer Cox issued a temporary ban on personal fireworks on Thursday.
The state-level ban was prompted by the large number of wildfires burning in parts of Utah this season.
Clinton Mayor Marie Doughlty and Fire Chief Jason Poulsen are opting out of an executive order issued by Governor Spencer Cox regarding a temporary ban on personal fireworks.
The move comes after Governor Cox issued an order on Thursday to temporarily ban personal fireworks due to the high number of wildfires burning in large parts of Utah this season.
The decision by Clinton officials directly challenges the state-level mandate intended to mitigate wildfire risks.
Governor Cox's executive order was released on Thursday in response to ongoing wildfire activity throughout the state.
