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Montebello council approves expanded smoke‑free outdoor protections after years of community outreach
Summary
Council voted 5‑0 to adopt (introduce/first reading) Ordinance No. 2,485 to expand prohibitions on smoking and vaping in employment sites, public spaces, and outdoor areas; the ordinance follows two to three years of outreach by a local coalition that cited surveys of residents and business owners.
Montebello — The City Council voted unanimously to advance an ordinance extending smoke‑free protections to outdoor public spaces, places of employment and outdoor dining areas after a multi‑year community campaign.
Representatives of the Community Alliance for Healthy Outdoor Spaces (CAHOS) presented survey and observational data showing substantial resident and business support for expanded protections. "We spoke with 475 Montebello adult residents" and found support levels as high as 78% for public…
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