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MISSION GOES SMOKE FREE
The City Council passed a smoke free ordinance by a vote of 5-3 on May 21, 2008. It became effective September 1, 2008, and made all offices, restaurants, and bars in the city smoke free.
Take Action
If you live in Mission OR know someone who lives in Mission please have them write or call the City Council to thank and congratulate them on passing a smoke free ordinance that protects all workers.
If you live in Mission OR know someone who lives in Mission please have them write or call the City Council to thank and congratulate them on passing a smoke free ordinance that protects all workers.
Just click their names below.
Laura McConwell, Mayor
Sue Grosdidier, Ward 1
Phillip A. Perry, Ward 1
John Weber, Ward 2, (913) 432-1128
Steven Schowengerdt, Ward 2, (913) 362-3736
Connie Footlick, Ward 3
Debbie Kring, Ward 3
Suzanne "Susie" Gibbs, Ward 4
David Shepard, Ward 4
Sue Grosdidier, Ward 1
Phillip A. Perry, Ward 1
John Weber, Ward 2, (913) 432-1128
Steven Schowengerdt, Ward 2, (913) 362-3736
Connie Footlick, Ward 3
Debbie Kring, Ward 3
Suzanne "Susie" Gibbs, Ward 4
David Shepard, 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.
Senate District 7
David Wysong
785-296-7369
House District 24
Mike Slattery
785-296-7665
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
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 letters@kcstar.com. Please include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters will be edited for length and clarity.
To call and leave comments for the Voices section call (816) 234-4474
Send letters of up to 150 words to The Kansas City Star, Letters, 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108. or email letters@kcstar.com. Please include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters will be edited for length and clarity.
To call and leave comments for the Voices section call (816) 234-4474
Johnson County Sun - Send letter to the editor
Send letters to the editors at 7373 W 107th St. Overland Park, KS 66212, or email to jmiles@sunpublications.com. Submission should be 150 words or less and include their name, address, and day and night phone numbers. Only the name and city will be printed.
To call and leave message for the Talk back section call 913-381-4884 or email to talkback@sumpublications.com
Send letters to the editors at 7373 W 107th St. Overland Park, KS 66212, or email to jmiles@sunpublications.com. Submission should be 150 words or less and include their name, address, and day and night phone numbers. Only the name and city will be printed.
To call and leave message for the Talk back section call 913-381-4884 or email to talkback@sumpublications.com
