Montgomery, Ala. Starts Process of Enacting Smoking Ban (Update)
A smoking ban is on the agenda for the Montgomery City Council tonight, but the proposal’s sponsor doesn’t seem to think it will reach a vote as there seems to be several revisions needed before it has a chance of passing.
Councilman C.C. Calhoun told the Montgomery Advertiser that as it stands now, the council isn’t 100% behind the proposal, which seeks to ban smoking completely in all enclosed public places, including bars and private clubs. Mayor Todd Strange called it a “first pass” at reducing second hand smoke in the city and would be shocked if it was passed as currently written.
The proposed ordinance currently contains an exemption for cigar and hookah bars.
Montgomery is the capitol of Alabama and home to just over 201,000 residents.
Update (Dec. 28, 2014) — The measure moves to the Montgomery City Council, which will hold a hearing on Jan. 6, 2015.
Patrick Lagreid
I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.
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