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Florida: Ormond mayor airs smoking ban idea
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| 25 February 2004
| EILEEN ZAFFIRO
Posted on 02/25/2004 8:48:30 AM PST by SheLion
ORMOND BEACH -- Ormond Beach smokers already unhappy about the statewide ban on smoking in restaurants are probably going to want a word with the mayor.
Mayor Fred Costello announced at a recent commission meeting he'd like to see the city adopt a sweeping smoking ban in public places. Costello said Tuesday he ultimately wants smoking prohibited outside of city buildings and other public places ranging from ballfields to areas outside hotels.
"Any city or public property where the public has access," Costello said. "I think Ormond Beach should be a no-smoking city. . . . I think it sets a good example for kids to be a healthy community and smoking in public infringes on the rights of others."
A few years ago, Costello made a similar proposal that never developed. This time, he's hoping his idea will ride the current momentum of the restaurant smoking ban and an anti-smoking measure Port Orange councilors are considering.
The Port Orange ordinance, which cleared its first hurdle this month on a 5-0 vote, proposes to outlaw smoking at several sports facilities, restrooms and concession stands near those facilities, playground areas, the City Center amphitheater, skateboard park and other city parks.
The Port Orange measure, which is largely aimed at shielding children, is up for a final vote next month.
Ormond Beach City Attorney Randy Hayes said he's not going to draft an ordinance until he can research the matter and commissioners have a chance to talk about the idea at a meeting this spring. The issue is tentatively scheduled as a discussion item for the commission's April 7 meeting.
The statewide ban on smoking in restaurants was passed by a majority of voters (How many showed UP! heh) saying that's what they wanted. Hayes said he needs to determine if elected officials could impose a smoking ban, particularly on private property.
The city's four commissioners, who like the mayor do not smoke, say they want to learn more before they make any decisions.
"The pros are that it would help with health, pollution and litter," said Commissioner Troy Kent. "The cons are that it's more government in peoples' lives, and it's very intrusive."
Commissioner Scott Selis said he hasn't made up his mind about the issue. For now he's leaning against a broad smoking ban in public, but is "intrigued" by the Port Orange ordinance.
"I think right now I'd line up with Port Orange," said Commissioner Jeff Boyle. "I'm worried about enforceability."
Commissioner Bill Partington said he wants to hear from his constituents before he decides how to vote. But he said he likes "the Port Orange ordinance because it's narrowly tailored to protect the children."
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: antismokers; bans; butts; cigarettes; individualliberty; lawmakers; maine; niconazis; professional; prohibitionists; pufflist; smokingbans; taxes; tobacco
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Shielding children.
Well, I doubt if "children's allowances" is going to keep open the restaurants/taverns/bars that keep those places running, do you?
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:48:31 AM PST
by
SheLion
To: *puff_list; Just another Joe; Great Dane; Max McGarrity; Madame Dufarge; MeeknMing; steve50; ...
PUFF
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:49:28 AM PST
by
SheLion
(Curiosity killed the cat BUT satisfaction brought her back!!!)
To: SheLion
Natural progression of tyranny. He should be tarred and feathered.
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:52:17 AM PST
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: SheLion
Political correctness run amok.
As an adult and a parent it is my responsibility, not the government's, to decide what my child should or shoule not see.
"Smoke Free City" -- fine - then I'm sure they won't mind rebating some property taxes to smokers for the maintenance and upkeep of these city facilities where they will no longer be welcome.
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:54:29 AM PST
by
Gabz
(The tobacco industry doesn't pay the MSA - smokers do!)
To: Gabz; Conspiracy Guy
Another smoke nazi! Ping
To: Protagoras
He should be tarred and feathered. Can't do that - they are concerned about pollution and litter - heating the tar would add pollution and some of the feathers might not stick..............
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:55:39 AM PST
by
Gabz
(The tobacco industry doesn't pay the MSA - smokers do!)
To: international american
I wonder how long it will take the resident nico-gnatzies to come out of the woodwork????
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:57:16 AM PST
by
Gabz
(The tobacco industry doesn't pay the MSA - smokers do!)
To: SheLion
"narrowly tailored to protect the children."
Foooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooor the children!
To: Gabz
OK, horse whip him.
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:59:01 AM PST
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: SheLion
I've long maintained that the real threat to our liberties comes not from Washington but from petty bureaucrats and tin-pot politicians in our municiplaities. These turds get elected because most responsible, productive people don't want their crappy elected offices, so aging boomer radicals are more than willing to fill the vacancies. I think they get their start in "student body" offices in high school or college and then graduate to condo commandoes or neighborhood civic association storm troopers. Either that or they get their fascist bona-fides in law school....
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:59:05 AM PST
by
clintonh8r
(Vietnam veteran against John Kerry.)
To: Gabz
"heating the tar would add pollution and some of the feathers might not stick.............."
Boil in Oil??
To: Gabz
For the Children! Remind you of anything?
Sounds like the MAYOR is wearing brown SHIRTS and walking in JACK BOOTS!
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:00:07 AM PST
by
SheLion
(Curiosity killed the cat BUT satisfaction brought her back!!!)
To: Protagoras
Works for me!
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:04:41 AM PST
by
Gabz
(The tobacco industry doesn't pay the MSA - smokers do!)
To: SheLion
"I think Ormond Beach should be a no-smoking city. . . ."
I think Ormond Beach should be a no-tobacco-revenue city...
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:05:07 AM PST
by
CSM
(My Senator is so stupid he'd have to get naked to count to 21 and my Governor wouldn't be able to!)
To: international american
Boiling oil also releases carcinogens into the air......and besides we all know that fried foods are unhealthy ;)
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:06:29 AM PST
by
Gabz
(The tobacco industry doesn't pay the MSA - smokers do!)
To: SheLion
Might want to let the city know just how we feel!!!
Ormond Beach Feedback page
The Mayor himself does not seem to have an email - or at least I couldn't find it in a quick search of the website...
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:12:10 AM PST
by
Gabz
(The tobacco industry doesn't pay the MSA - smokers do!)
To: SheLion; Gabz
Mayor Fred "We don't need no stinkin' tourists" Costello
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:12:21 AM PST
by
NautiNurse
(Missing Iraqi botulinum toxin? Look at John Kerry's face)
To: CSM
I think Ormond Beach should be a no-tobacco-revenue city... Exactly!
And I'd love to email Eileen and tell her to tell the Mayor to just BAN tobacco in his vacinity. THAT should fix it. LOL!
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:13:59 AM PST
by
SheLion
(Curiosity killed the cat BUT satisfaction brought her back!!!)
To: NautiNurse
Such a cutie.....not
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:14:48 AM PST
by
Gabz
(The tobacco industry doesn't pay the MSA - smokers do!)
To: Gabz
Such a cutie.....notI was wondering whether he had been to SF recently.
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:16:34 AM PST
by
NautiNurse
(Missing Iraqi botulinum toxin? Look at John Kerry's face)
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