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Jump to full article: The Oregonian, 2009-10-21
Author: Casey Parks, The Oregonian
Intro: People found smoking in Hillsboro's public parks will be fined $250, the city council decided Tuesday night.
In a quiet public meeting, the council voted to ban tobacco products in all city parks, including those owned by Metro but operated by the city. In the Metro area, only Sherwood has a ban as extensive. Nationwide, 425 municipalities prohibit smoking in parks.
No residents spoke in favor or opposition to the proposed measure, but city leaders said they received a few phone calls from both sides this week.
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