Posts about Smoking
Councilmembers should read amendments: The DC Council approved a huge smoking ban exemption at the last minute during the budget, but didn't mean to pass what they passed. Phil Mendelson may be the only one who actually read the language. Maybe they should avoid voting on things they haven't read in the future. (Smoke Free DC) (Comment)
Evans pushes smoking: Days before aide Jeff Coudriet died of cancer, Jack Evans introduced a bill to let hotels hold cigar-smoking events once a year in exchange for a $2,500 fee. Bob Summersgill calls it "no way to honor Jeff." (GLAA Forum via DeBonis) (Comment)
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Successful speed cameras require fair speed limits
- Successful speed cameras require fair speed limits
- Amid scandal, don't lose sight of Gray's policy achievements
- Bethesda gets new but terrible bike racks
- Montgomery plans 160-mile, "gold standard" BRT system
- DC's parks are 5th best in the nation, says "Park Score"
- How many railcars does it take to run Metro?
- Live chat with Matt Yglesias
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6:30 pm M Street SE/SW public meeting
Wed May 30
10:00 am Bike-ped safety enforcement hearing
Mon Jun 4
Wed Jun 6
6:30 pm WMATA Riders' Advisory Council
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