The American Lung Association of Oregon withdraws its demand that the governor impose a ban
Jump to full article: Eugene (OR) Register-Guard, 2009-09-30
Author: David Steves The Register-Guard
Intro: Looking to avoid a legal fight to force a smoking ban in Oregon's nine tribal casinos, the American Lung Association of Oregon has withdrawn its demand that Gov. Ted Kulongoski impose such a prohibition and has fired the lawyer behind its now-abandoned strategy.
The course reversal comes two weeks after the association's Portland lawyer, John DiLorenzo, sent a letter on the association's behalf calling on the governor to extend to the casinos a statewide smoking ban in place since January for non-tribal bars and taverns.
Despite the American Lung Association of Oregon's move, a spokeswoman said Kulongoski still plans to speak with leaders of Oregon's nine federally represented tribes about ensuring that casino workers and visitors are protected as much as possible from second-hand smoke.
In a letter made public Tuesday, the association said its mission "was misrepresented" by DiLorenzo; rather than "demand action," the Lung Association intended "to make an inquiry" about the governor's support for ending smoking in the casinos.
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