Limit which businesses can sell tobacco products
In Plain English
The city wants to restrict where tobacco can be sold by changing zoning rules. Currently, any business with proper permits can sell cigarettes and other tobacco products. If approved, only certain types of businesses in specific zones could sell tobacco.
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Votes
Approve first reading and lay over two weeks for second reading
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted 5-0 to advance new zoning restrictions on tobacco sales, with one member abstaining and one absent. Under the proposed changes, only certain types of businesses in specific zones would be allowed to sell cigarettes and other tobacco products, rather than any business with proper permits. This represents the first of two required readings, with a final vote scheduled in two weeks. Councilmember Bates abstained from the vote, which is unusual given that members typically vote yes or no on governance matters.
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