SBWalkers
August 25, 2022, 2:37 am
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By an edhat reader
Before the pandemic there were “No Smoking” signs in many places down State St. On many of the posts and most of the businesses had them on their front doors/windows.
Now they are almost entirely gone on the street and businesses We see(ugh-smell) visitors all the time smoking outside in the major sections on State St from the busy areas from 100 block to the 1400 block. I think I saw ONE sign about the 400 block the other day. What’s up with that?
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Maybe a sign that says no bums?
Really, this is worthy of complaint? Did you check to see if there was gum on the sidewalk?
Thank you for mentioning this. I’m going to follow up with my councilperson as this is not ok to me. They used to have the ambassadors too reminding folks of the ordinance in our town.
We don’t need more signage, we just need some enforcement. Just like everything else… It’s clear that, (I think?), all of SoCal is nonsmoking. But they’re not enforced like Jaywalking, legal status, street vending, and a dozen other things. For better or worse, we get what we pay for…?
I think they lightened up on the whole “No Smoking” thing once the dispensary money started rolling in.
Why discriminate against combustion when some of it provides revenue.
If you look like a sucker who has ID and will actually pay the fine, the police will cite you. Intentional vagrant? whats the point? The intentional vagrants are not going to stop smoking, they are not going to pay the fine, so why bother? Target the person who ducks out of work or out of the club for a smoke.
Not exactly equitable, but that is how it is today
People are still smoking throughout the entire city of SB. I see it all the time when I am out and about. Not once I have ever seen a police officer(s) give out warnings or tickets since the banning of smoking in public. I guess it’s a not a priority to do so with city officials or for SBPD. Just think if the SBPD handed out tickets on a daily basis for those smoking in public, the city of SB would make mucho $$$$$$$$$$ pesetas. Get with it city staff, Mr. Mayor and city council members. That is an extra raise in your wallets!!