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Local advocates urge action after change to Laredo's no‑smoking ordinance
Laredo Public Health Coalition · February 11, 2026
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Summary
A coalition member said the city altered a longstanding no‑smoking ordinance to allow cigar‑lounge arrangements; members urged coalition partners to sign advocacy letters to the mayor and city council to oppose weakening the rule.
Coalition members raised alarm after a recent change to Laredo's no‑smoking ordinance that, according to speakers, removed language and created an opening for cigar lounges and other exemptions.
A coalition member identified in the transcript as Miss Jimenez said the no‑smoking…
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