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Jump to full article: San Jose (CA) Mercury-News, 2009-09-09
Author: Genevieve Bookwalkter
Intro: City leaders on Tuesday unanimously approved a smoking ban along Pacific Avenue, Beach Street and West Cliff Drive, among other spots, and agreed to consider a new fee on cigarette sales in the near future.
"Our kids are picking up cigarette butts, kids are breathing cigarette smoke and it doesn't encourage a family atmosphere," said Councilman Ryan Coonerty, who proposed the ban along with Councilmen Mike Rotkin and Don Lane at the prompting of many in town.
The ban was warmly received by the audience of about 40 people, most of whom supported the new rules. Corinne Highland told the council she hoped it would create a cleaner environment for her 3-year-old.
"My 3-year-old picked up a cigarette butt and I shrieked," she said.
Some encouraged the council to go even further and eventually ban all outdoor smoking in Santa Cruz.
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