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Hayward City Council Approves Smoking Ban

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May 29, 2008 5:21 pm US/Pacific

Hayward City Council Approves Smoking Ban

HAYWARD (BCN) ― For the first time in the history of Hayward, smoking is not allowed on streets or sidewalks, and most residents are breathing a healthy sigh of relief, assistant city manager Fran David said Thursday.

The city council voted 5-2 Tuesday to pass an ordinance that prohibits smoking cigarettes in all public places owned, controlled or leased by the city of Hayward, according to David.

Those places include public parks and recreation areas, such as the plaza in front of City Hall, David said.

"So far we've had an overwhelming display of support from both our businesses and our residences," David said. The city reportedly has been receiving calls and e-mails since the ordinance passed from residents who appreciate the ban.

The ordinance goes into effect 30 days from the council's vote, David said.

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