Salem city councilor pushes for broad tobacco ban


Diana Dickey introduced a proposal that would “make all city-owned properties smoke free.”

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Diana Dickey introduced a proposal that would “make all city-owned properties smoke free.”

Reducing smoke wafting through city parks is the primary focus, an idea that’s been discussed before by city council. Dickey, however, wants the city to consider a broader ban on smoking outside of city buildings because it’s a “work site issue” for public employees, she said.

Even the smoking policy for city-owned parking garages used by downtown shoppers might be reviewed.

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