Daniel Shoemaker

An ordinance that could lead to a ban on smoking in San Marcos has crossed a big hurdle toward being enacted. Daniel Shoemaker tells us more, in this Bobcat Update.

Earlier this month the San Marcos City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that would prohibit smoking on all city-owned property, including public parks and indoor workplaces. Members of the council say the ban is an effort to reduce secondhand smoke. San Marcos resident Dylan Stowers, who smokes, says he doesn't see how the ban will promote better health.
SB: (San Marcos smoker Dylan Stowers)
The ban's biggest impact could be felt by local bars and restaurants. Many of these local establishments cater to a smoking clientele. Jenny Powell works at a restaurant-bar. She says a smoking ban, if applied to them, would affect business.
SB: (Waitress Jenny Powell)
A final vote on the ordinance will be taken at the Council's October 1st meeting. If approved, the ban will go into effect on June 1st of next year. For Bobcat Update, I'm Daniel Shoemaker.