Friday, February 15, 2008
Richardson City Council asks for citizens input on proposed changes to smoking ordinance at March 3 meeting
Citizens interested in speaking on this issue are encouraged to attend the March 3 council meeting.
RICHARDSON — The Richardson City Council is considering changes to the City's Smoking Ordinance. The changes (options) being considered are:
Option 1--Maintain the existing City of Richardson ordinance.
Option 2--Adopt a smoke-free ordinance.
Option 3--Amend the existing ordinance or draft a new ordinance to provide additional standards.
A copy of the staff presentation provided to the city council at their Feb. 11 meeting is available online at www.cor.net.
The Richardson City Council would like to receive public input on this issue from Richardson residents at the Council Work Session Monday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at the Richardson Civic Center/City Hall Complex.
Those interested in speaking on this issue are encouraged to attend the March 3 meeting. A speaker appearance card will need to be completed upon arrival. The card is also available online at www.cor.net or may be picked up at the City Secretary’s office in city hall in advance of the meeting.
If you’d prefer to provide your input by email, please send to smokingordinance@cor.gov.
If you have questions, please contact the City Secretary at 972-744-4292.
Source: City of Richardson
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marcydeedee, says:
Please only consider Option 2-smoke-free environment for the restaurants in Richardson. Many neighboring cities have already begun this ordinance and a large number of Richardson residents travel to these places instead of keeping the revenue in our own city. A ban on smoking protects adults as well as children from the researched dangers of second-hand smoke and will promote restaurants in our area. Thank you for your attention to this serious situation as I am a resident who is highly allergic to cigarette smoke and choose to eat at those establishments that prohibit smoking. Baylor Garland Hospital where I volunteer has also prohibited smoking on their premises even in their parking lots. If a hospital is enforcing this ordinance, then it should speak to us as to the importance of such a decision in regards to the health of our citizens. I appreciate the opportunity to share my comments and hope they will be seriously considered.
Sincerely, Martha Duke
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