Workshop to address smoking ban

The second of two workshops on proposed smoking policies will be 6 p.m. next Wednesday at the Central Park community center. The public is encouraged to attend in order to learn about the next phase of the smoking ban and provide input.

Currently, smoking is not allowed at city facilities such as the outdoor areas of City Hall, Cultural Center and parks. The City Council is thinking of expanding that ban to other places such as Victoria Gardens and outdoor dining areas. Feedback from the public will help city staff members draft an ordinance that will be presented to the City Council later this summer.