Smoking Ban

Below is the text of a letter I have sent to my alderman, Mike Christman (Ward 2) opposing the smoking ban under the consideration of the Annapolis City Council. I oppose a smoking ban at all levels of government and encourage everyone who shares my view, to write a letter to their alderman, councilman, County Executive and state delegates and senator.
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The Honorable Michael Christman
Annapolis City Council
707 Arundel Place
Annapolis, MD 21401

Dear Mr. Christman:

This is but a brief note to express my strong opposition to legislation banning smoking in bars and restaurants in the city of Annapolis. I encourage you to oppose Alderman Shropshire’s legislation to ban smoking.

In every jurisdiction with a smoking ban, business has suffered. Bars and restaurants are experiencing fewer and fewer patrons. A government-imposed smoking ban could cause small businesses to close. The decision to provide a complete smoke-free dining experience should be left to the business owner. To deny hospitality business owners the right to make market-based decisions on issues that impact their bottom lines is a slap in the face of free enterprise.

This is bad legislation and would only hurt bars and restaurants so important to the life of Annapolis. Please consider opposing this bill. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this and other legislation before the council at your convenience.

Kind Regards,



Brandon Wright