Keep St. Louis Free

Stop the St. Louis City Smoking Ban! 28th Ward Alderman Lyda Krewson has proposed an ordinance in the City of St. Louis that bans smoking nearly everywhere. Smoking would be banned in: • All restaurants, bars, bowling alleys, casinos, pool & bingo halls • Private clubs & organizations (VFW, union halls etc.) • Work vehicles, trucks, machinery and parking garages • Current designated smoking areas in workplaces and job sites

Penalties: $500 fines and liquor license revocation!

To STOP this ban, owners, staff & patrons must call today! Alderman Greg Carter: (314) 382-7700  [email protected] Lyda Krewson & Board of Aldermen: (314) 622-3287 Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed (314) 622-4114  [email protected] Mayor Slay: (314) 622-3201  [email protected] For more info: Bill Hannegan: (314) 367-3779  Tony Palazzolo: (314) 630-5332  [email protected] The Illinois Licensed Beverage Association & the Illinois Casino Gaming Association say the Illinois smoking ban hurts bars across the state and drastically cuts casino revenues. Federal Reserve economist Dr. Michael Pakko says the Columbia MO smoking ban cut the overall restaurant trade 3.5 percent, restaurants that serve alcohol 6.5 percent, and bars 11 percent! Such losses can mean economic ruin for hospitality workers supporting families!

Don’t let this happen to St. Louis! www.keepmofree.org Special thanks to County Executive Charlie Dooley and the St. Louis Building and Construction Trades Council for their opposition to the St. Louis Smoking Ban.