From: Joe@smokefree.org
Date: Sun, 01/15/06
Sedona (Arizona) Votes for Smokefree Workplace Law
Ordinance mirrors upcoming state-wide ballot initiative
On Tuesday, the Sedona (Arizona) City Council unanimously passed a smokefree
workplace ordinance, similar to a ballot initiative that is expected to go
before Arizona voters in November 2006. Council members said it made sense to
base the ordinance on the statewide initiative.
As a sign of the times, not one single member of the public spoke against the
ordinance.
The ordinance requires virtually all Sedona workplaces to be smokefree,
including restaurants and bars. Smoking will still be allowed in retail tobacco
stores.
"ALL workers deserve a safe, healthy, smokefree work environment," said Joe
Cherner, founder of BREATHE-- Bar and Restaurant Employees Advocating Together
for a Healthy Environment. "No worker should have to breathe tobacco smoke
pollution to hold a job, because it causes cancer, respiratory illness, and
heart disease."
To win smokefree air where YOU live, go to http://www.smokefree.net/alerts.php
Joseph W. Cherner
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing
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