From: Joe@smokefree.org
Date: Sat, 10/14/06
Louisville (KY) City Council Votes 19-5 for Clean Indoor Air
Kentucky, 10/14/06-- This week, Louisville (Kentucky), the largest city in one
of America's largest tobacco growing states, voted 19-5 in favor of clean indoor
air. Beginning July 1, 2007, smoking will no longer be permitted in virtually
all workplaces, including restaurants and bars.
"Congratulations to the Louisville City Council for caring about the health of
workers," says Joe Cherner, founder of BREATHE (Bar and Restaurant Employees
Advocating Together for a Healthy Environment). "No one should have to breathe
a substance that causes cancer, heart disease, respiratory disease, and asthma
to hold a job."
In July, Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher signed an executive order eliminating
tobacco smoke pollution in government buildings.
To win smokefree air where YOU live and work, go to 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 that ever has." Margaret Mead
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