Shreveport is revisiting the smoke-free workplace ordinance as councilmembers consider allowing smoking in casinos.
Shreveport became the 30th city in Louisiana to pass a smoke-free ordinance for all workplaces in 2020. Councilmembers have introduced a resolution that would make one change to the ordinance.
“Two years ago, I stood at this same podium and I said these words,” said Ashley Hebert, Center for Black Health and Equity. “The casino is not here for the community, but you are.”
The modifications would allow smoking in casinos, but at least 25% of the space would have to be smoke-free… Councilman Gary Brooks is piloting this revised ordinance with Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor.
