[C-U Smokefree] Columbus OH and LIncoln NE Go Smokefree

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Hi All--

this just in from the Joe Cherner listserve.

Cheers

Dr. Tsoukalas

Joe Cherner writes:

Columbus (OH) and Lincoln (NE) Pass Smokefree Workplace Laws


The scales of justice are quickly tipping in favor of smokefree workplace 
legislation.  Seven entire states-- CA, DE, NY, CT, ME, MA, and RI -- and 
hundreds of cities/towns have adopted comprehensive clean indoor laws entitling 
workers to a safe, healthy, smokefree workplace.


This week, Columbus (OH) and Lincoln (NE) joined the growing list.  In a 
packed council chambers, the Columbus City Council voted 5-1 to eliminate tobacco 
smoke pollution from indoor public places and workplaces, including bars, 
restaurants, bowling alleys and bingo parlors.  The Lincoln City Council voted 4-3 
in favor of similar legislation.  "Miracles do happen," said Lincoln Mayor 
Coleen Seng, a strong support of clean indoor air.


Columbus is Ohio's largest city and the 15th largest city in the U.S.  
Lincoln is Nebraska's largest city.


To win smokefree air where YOU live, go to http://www.smokefree.net/alerts.php