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Liberty residents, by overwhelming numbers, approved an improved and stronger smoke free ordinance November 3rd, 2009. Seventy percent of voters said they want to replace the city's existing ordinance with a stronger version that covers all indoor public places and workplaces including restaurants, bars, clubs and bowling alleys. The new ordinance takes effect November 23rd, 2009.

. Residents who wanted a tougher smoke free ordinance collected signatures and petitioned the council to put a new and stricter ordinance on the ballot. The voter-approved ordinance replaced one adopted by the city council in March 2009.

Under the new ordinance smoking would continue to be allowed on outdoor patios and designated areas in city parks.

To contact Smoke Free Liberty visit www.smokefreeliberty.com or email smokefreeliberty@gmail.com

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Take Action
Support the Liberty smoke free establishments and let the owners know that you enjoy a smoke free venue. Don't forget to let your State Elected Officials know you want a smoke free state as well. Click here to find your state elected officials or choose from the names below.

MO House District 34

Rep. Tim Flook 573-751-1218

MO Senate District 17

Sen. Luann Ridgeway 573-751-2547

Also, contact your local newspaper and let them know about your smoke free experiences in Liberty. Information and links on how to send a letter to the editor are below

Liberty Tribune - Send letter to the editor
Send signed letters of up to 300 words to The Liberty Tribune, 104 North Main Street, Liberty, MO 64068 or fax to 816-781-0909. Letters can also be emailed to libtrib@pgco.com. Please include name and a phone number.

Kansas City Star - Send letter to the editor
Send letters of up to 150 words to The Kansas City Star, Letters, 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108. or email to letters@kcstar.com. Please include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters will be edited for length and clarity.
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