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On March 16, 2009 the McPherson City Commission passed an ordinance regulating smoking in public places within the city. The ordinance allows smoking in no more than 50 percent of enclosed dining space in local restaurants. This "smoking section" must be enclosed with ventilation that leads directly outside and must remain a "smoking section" during posted business hours. Bars that gross less than 50 percent of their revenue from the sale of food or non-alcoholic beverages are exempt from the smoking ordinance. Private clubs, fraternal organizations and tobacco shops are also exempt. The ordinance takes effect on May 18, 2009.
Take Action
If you live in McPherson OR know someone who lives in McPherson who is in favor of additional smoke free protections for all indoor public places and workplaces, please have them write or call the City Commission as soon as possible. If you send an e-mail ask the recipient to forward the email to their contacts in McPherson. McPherson residents, please make your feelings known.
If you live in McPherson OR know someone who lives in McPherson who is in favor of additional smoke free protections for all indoor public places and workplaces, please have them write or call the City Commission as soon as possible. If you send an e-mail ask the recipient to forward the email to their contacts in McPherson. McPherson residents, please make your feelings known.
Go to www.mcpcity.com and click on 'contacts’ to write them individually or...
Just click below
Mayor William J Goering 620-245-2535
Commissioner Michael Alkire 620-245-2535
Commissioner Robert Moore 620-245-2535
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.
Senate District 35
Jay Emler
785-296-7254
House District 73
Clark Shultz
785-296-7684
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
The McPherson Sentinel
Phone: (620) 241-2422
Letters must be signed and include the writer’s name, address and a daytime telephone. Short, concise letters are encouraged and a maximum of 400 words will be published. Sentinel Letter to the Editor Policy.
Letters should be sent to:
Speak Out,
The McPherson Sentinel,
P.O. Box 926,
McPherson, KS 67460
