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Smoking ban in parks

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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedMike BrydgesFeb 10, 2026

Opposed a smoking ban, calling it a slippery slope and arguing the real park problems are homelessness and trash.

Orange City Council — February 10, 2026 · 42:05 →
SupportiveGlory JohnsonFeb 10, 2026

Supported the ban, citing secondhand smoke as a Group A carcinogen and litter and fire risks from cigarette butts.

Orange City Council — February 10, 2026 · 44:41 →
SupportiveStephen BishopFeb 10, 2026

Supported the ban on smoking and vaping in parks and agreed it gives police a tool for addressing park problems.

Orange City Council — February 10, 2026 · 47:01 →
SupportiveJames KushonFeb 10, 2026

Described his daughter's game at Pitcher Park being ruined by cigar smoke he couldn't legally stop, and asked the city to ban smoking on all park property.

Orange City Council — February 10, 2026 · 50:56 →