Acadiana Area
Local Contact Information
Janice Ackley
337-794-1404
jackley@lphi.org
Upcoming Events
October 15, 2024
Open Mic Night at Blue Moon Saloon in Lafayette, La.
@ 7:00pm
October 16, 2024
Wednesday Trivia Night at Legend's
@ 7:00pm
October 16, 2024
October 22, 2024
Open Mic Night at Blue Moon Saloon in Lafayette, La.
@ 7:00pm
October 23, 2024
Venues
All bars and gaming venues in the City of Lafayette and unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish are smoke-free.
Cantina's Downtown
115 Iberia St., New Iberia, LA 70560
Quarter Tavern
910 E. Main St., Ste 33, New Iberia, LA 70560
Roberts Lounge
219 S. Main St., St. Martinville, LA 70582
Route 92: Youngsville
2600 E. Milton Ave., Youngsville, LA 70792
The Abbey Drinkery
19033 Crowley Eunice Hwy, Crowley, LA 70526
Toby's Lounge & Reception Center
132 Tobys Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570
Not Sure What To Say?
To help you out, we have provided a template email/letter below. Copy and paste the below copy. Make sure to change the Policy Maker name and place in your full name.
Dear Policy Maker,
As a city/town community member, I completely support making all workplaces in our city smoke-free. There are serious health risks that exist from secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke not only smells bad, but is unhealthy. It increases your risk of heart disease and people who work in these places breathe it in longer, which increases their possibility of developing lung cancer, asthma and emphysema.
This is a health and safety issue; this is not about government control. No one should be expected to work in an unsafe environment, and unfortunately bar and gaming facility employees and entertainers in city/town are forced to do so everyday. All other industries are regulated for health and safety, and smoke-free policies provide that same protection for service industry employees and entertainers.
I understand the concern about profit, but studies have shown in cities where smoke-free policies have gone into effect that there has been no negative impact on the bottom line. In fact, going smoke-free actually improved business in some instances. It is also likely that more people will start going to these places once they are smoke-free because they can breathe easier and not go home smelling like smoke.
I encourage our policymakers to take this necessary step in city/town to protect the health of employees, musicians and customers in all industries, by making city/town 100% smoke-free.
Sincerely,
First & Last Name
Local Support Materials
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Acadiana Area
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