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A meeting on a proposed smoking ban lacked enough board members to have a quorum.
Jump to full article: Walla Walla (WA) Union-Bulletin, 2009-10-21
Author: SHEILA HAGAR of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
Intro: Less than a handful of interested residents came to Walla Walla City Council chambers to discuss smoking in and around play areas in city parks.
Three members of the Parks, Recreation and Urban Forestry volunteer advisory board showed up, meaning no quorum for the nine-member board.
And no decision.
This was the second opportunity people had to offer input on the subject at a public meeting. As well, the city has received e-mails and phone calls about the matter.
The Walla Walla County Public Health Department has asked the board to consider the proposal and make a decision whether or not to bring it to City Council for a vote.
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