Jump to full article: Grass Valey (CA) Union, 2009-10-22
Author: Ashley Gebb Special to The Union
Intro: Smokers likely have only a few more weeks to light up in parks and near buildings in Yuba City.
The Yuba City Council is moving closer to adopting an ordinance that bans all forms of tobacco use in city parks and within 50 feet of any city-owned or leased building.
The discussion has shifted to one about individual rights and freedoms rather than smoking itself.
“One man's freedom is another man's tyranny.' Abraham Lincoln said that,” said resident Elaine Miles at Tuesday's council meeting. “This is tyranny against smokers. And what will it be — perfume, fat people — next?”
Council members voted 4-1 Tuesday to introduce the ordinance and waive the first reading, after 13 people addressed members with their support and concerns. Councilman John Dukes voted no.
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