Over the last couple of months, the topic of smoking in city parks has been debated in Seattle with groups saying it would target the homeless and minorities. Yesterday, saw the measure to ban smoking in the parks pass after language was removed from the bill that would have resulted in a $27.00 fine. With the fine removed from the measure, those who violate the ban would be subjected to a written or verbal warning […]
The city of Seattle is holding a hearing this evening at 6:30pm near Denny Par where the public can voice their opinions about a park smoking ban. City Officials have been pushing for a ban on smoking, while those against the ban say its a smoke screen to push the homeless out of the parks. The proposal calls in front of the Board of Seattle Parks Commissioners calls to change the current rule that says […]
On Thursday the Seattle Democrat Mayor Ed Murray’s administration announced that it is asking the Board of Park commissioners to approve a law that would ban smoking in all public parks. The Emerald City currently has a ban which prohibits any tobacco use within 25 feet of other park patrons as well as in play areas, beaches and playgrounds. The new rule would result in a warning at first but multiple offenses could include exclusion […]