The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday 3-2 in favor of an amended plan celebrating the United States' 250th birthday in a manner that will also reflect the county's diverse makeup and align with its values, according to the proponent.
Supervisors Paloma Aguirre, Terra Lawson-Remer and Monica Montgomery Steppe voted in favor of amended plan, while their colleagues Joel Anderson and Jim Desmond -- who originally proposed the Independence Day fest -- voted no.
Anderson and Desmond wanted Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton to organize the Semiquincentennial celebration at the popular Waterfront Park that would feature video projections and vendors, although further details weren't provided.
Shelton would also work on sponsorships, including group donations.
Because it is home to a large concentration of veterans and military personnel, the county "is uniquely positioned to serve as a regional leader in commemorating this historic milestone," Anderson said after introducing the agenda item.
Celebrating the Declaration of Independence is "about forgetting our differences, providing an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrating our shared future," Anderson added.