Smoking in public parks? The City of Coffeyville commission approved on Tuesday a voluntary compliance with the public to stop smoking in public places or parks where posted. City Manager Mark Hall explains they had their eyes opened by a great presentation from the Boy’s N Girls Resist Club. With nearly 80% of Kansas that DON’T smoke, there is still an alarming statistics to the effects of 2nd hand smoke. Signs will be posted in public parks throughout the town hoping to discourage people from smoking near.

With voluntary compliance there is no fee, fines or charges assessed but they are asking if you could, to avoid smoking in those areas. Hall is optimistic the public will comply and hopes this will help in the efforts to cut back 2nd hand smoke intake.