Blue Springs - Latest News The Blue Springs City Council voted unanimously on February 4, 2008 to prohibit smoking at workplaces and restaurants. The ordinance, which went into effect May 1, 2008, excludes bars, adult establishments with games such as pool halls, bowling alleys, and private clubs. A group of citizens is considering a petition to place a measure on the ballot that would extend the ordinance to bars, pool halls, and similar establishments. For more information on smoke-free efforts in Blue Springs, visit http://www.breatheeasybluesprings.org/
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If you live in Blue Springs OR know someone who lives in Blue Springs who is in favor of a total smoke free ordinance, please have them write or call the City Council as soon as possible. If you send an e-mail ask the recipient to forward the email to their contacts in Blue Springs. Blue Springs residents, please make your feelings known.
Go to www.bluespringsgov.com/City%20Council/council.htm and click on 'Meet and Contact the City Council' to write to them individually or
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Carson Ross, Mayor
Lyle Shaver, District 1
Jeanie Lauer, District 1
Sissy Reed, District 2
Kent Edmondson, District 2
Ron Fowler, District 3
Sheila Solon, District 3
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 54
Rep. Gary Dusenberg 573-751-1487
MO House District 55
Rep. Bryan Pratt 573-751-2175
MO Senate District 8
Sen. Matt Bartle 573-751-1464
Blue Spring Examiner-
Letters can be send to 500 W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, Missouri 64015. They can be reached by telephone at 816-229-9161
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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