HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 104-93 SmokeFreeWkplaceRESOLUTION NO. 104 - 93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SUPPORTING STATEWIDE LEGISLATION REQUIRING ALL
WORKPLACES AND PUBLIC PLACES TO BE SMOKE-FREE
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has discussed the passage of a
comprehensive 100% smoke-free worksite and public place ordinance
to protect the health of residents, workers and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is considering statewide
tobacco control legislation; and
WHEREAS, local governments have the obligation to protect
their citizens' health; and
WHEREAS, local governments, in response to their
communities' wishes, should have the sovereign right to pass
local laws that are stronger than state tobacco control
legislation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council
reaffirms its commitment to protecting the health and safety of
its citizens by passing local laws that help make a smoke-free
environment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council urges
all Dublin citizens and workers to inform our state
representatives of our support for statewide tobacco control
legislation that allows communities the option of passing
stronger local laws.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of August, 1993,
by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Burton, Houston, Howard, Moffatt
and Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST