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Council and Chief of police close show

by Bikebro (Subscribe)

Posted on: Feb 23, 2009 at 6:55 AM PST

Channel: On the Scene

Location: Washington, City of Snohomish, County of Snohomish

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Snohomish increases event fee 600% for bike show. After 12 successful years with no incidents. City Council and Police Chief decide that city residents and business' no longer need up to 22,000 visitors to a failing historic business district. Without so much as a by your leave from either resident or business owner.

Kathy says ...

On Monday, Feb 23 at 9:40 AM

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It's absolutely rediculous that this is happening. with several antique stores closing and the ramaining businesses and restaurants struggling to stay afloat, the council and chief seem determined to turn Snohomish into a ghost town.

kyle says ...

On Thursday, Feb 26 at 10:29 AM

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this is dumb. the police are just tryingto cheat to make more money.

Brad says ...

On Saturday, Feb 28 at 9:59 AM

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OK tell the Council and Chief I,ll spend my money somewhere else. Betcha there's another small town that would love to have 22,00 show up for a weekend.

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