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Parkville's smoke free ordinance approved in 2009 initially included an exemption for bars and restaurants, however the exemption phased out on April 7th, 2011. Parkville's ordinance which covers almost all public places and workplaces includes a permanent exemption for Parkville's two private clubs; however, children under 18 cannot enter a private club.

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If you live in Parkville OR know someone who lives in Parkville who is in favor of a total smoke free ordinance, please have them write or call the Board of Aldermen. If you send an e-mail ask the recipient to forward the email to their contacts in Parkville. Parkville residents, please make your feelings known.

Go to

http://www.parkvillemo.com/ and click on 'Your Government' and then "Board of Aldermen" to write to them individually or...

Just click their names below.

Mayor Gerry Richardson
Jim Brooks, Ward 1
Deborah Butcher, Ward 1
David McCoy, Ward 2
Gia McFarlane, Ward 2
Jeffrey Bay, Ward 3
Kendall Welch, Ward 3
Nan McManus, Ward 4
Marc Sportsman, Ward 4

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 32

Rep. Ronald Schieber 573-751-3618

MO Senate District 34

Sen.Rob Schaaf 573-751-2183

Also, contact your local newspaper and let them know what you think. Information and links on how to send a letter to the editor are below

Parkville Luminary Send letter to the editor

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.