09/04/2024
Update on the No Smoking in private apartments issue, now approved in Carlsbad, CA. This is not an issue about the government taking away citizen’s rights. This is about protecting citizen’s rights to good health. If you recall, years ago, in Florida and elsewhere around the country, pets were prohibited in owners and renters private units because of the way governing documents were written. We fought for many years, myself included, to have this ridiculous regulation overturned. Well, the only way this could be done is to allow people who need pets for their well being, Emotional Support Animals, with a document from a mental health provider stating so. I was one of the people involved in that fight, as a member of Citizens for Pets in Condos. Currently, at least in Florida as far as I know, citizens are permitted to establish their condo residence to become a “non smoking premises”, including private units, balconies, recreation areas, walkways and stairwells, etc. I recently presented this idea to the president of my condo Board and interest was expressed.
I have COPD. I cannot tolerate smoking anywhere near me. I start coughing uncontrollably. As you know, it has been proven that second hand smoke causes lung illnesses and cancer - and even death.
Ci******es and maybe even ci**rs and to***co pipe to***co smoking should be ended. It is poisonous, addictive, harms the smokers and others.
My condo building has many ESA support, both cats, dogs and other animals and we love it. I have two cats I adopted away from a life on the street and I love them.
I hope we will be a non smoking premises soon so that I can the beautiful, fresh, clean air all around my home.
This isn’t fascism taking over. It is a sensible win for good health. Thank you for your support.