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Council approves smoking ban in city parks 

The Atascadero City Council voted 4-0 in favor of prohibiting smoking in all city parks, the Charles Paddock Zoo and public events. Councilman Jerry Clay was absent.

Councilman Tom O'Malley made the motion and Councilman Bob Kelley seconded it, with the assistance of the city attorney since the motion was leading to a city ordinance.

Brady Cherry, city community services director, told the council that, "this item this evening is to consider some smoking restrictions to our parks and recreation areas as well as the Charles Paddock Zoo."

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