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Politics: Democrats planning the Los Angeles event say their policy is socially responsible.
Jump to full article: Los Angeles Times, 2000-07-06
Author: JOHNATHON E. BRIGGS / Times Staff Writer
Intro: The policy has been informally followed since the committee began soliciting support for the $35.3-million convention that begins Aug. 14. Now, with its fund-raising goal well in sight, convention organizers are touting the policy as an example of social responsibility.
"This is unprecedented," said Noelia Rodriguez, chief executive officer of LA Convention 2000. "It's very tempting to go after every last dollar you can get, but we believe it's more important to send a message."
The message, she said, is that Los Angeles cares about the well-being of its residents, especially young people. "You can be successful without having to be in partnership with companies that some say are harmful," Rodriguez said.
On Wednesday, she called a news conference to sign an agreement titled "A Public Promise From LA Convention 2000." It states that the host committee will not solicit or accept financial contributions, sponsorships or gifts from any tobacco company or subsidiary. . .
Rodriguez said the committee declined a contribution from Kraft Foods, a subsidiary of Philip Morris Cos.
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