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Hastings City Council Passes New Smoking Ban
It was a packed house Monday night at the Hastings City Council. The council voted to ban smoking in city parks.
Read Full ArticleCouncil to Consider Smoking Bans in Parks, Hear Right to Life Presentation
The Hastings City Council will consider a policy banning smoking in city parks Monday night. The proposed policy says smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products would not be allowed in any city park or recreational facility, including the Pioneer Spirit Hike and Bike Trail, except in areas specifically designated and posted as smoking areas.
Read Full ArticleSurvey: 57 Percent Want to Ban Smoking on Park Property
Nearly 57 percent of the more than 2,500 people who took a survey support a smoking and tobacco-use ban in city-owned parks. Places frequented by children were mentioned most as the areas where people wanted to see a ban.
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- Lincoln Parks and Rec Seeks to End Smoking in Facilities | Apr 4
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- Anti-Smoking Rally | Mar 21
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