Greater New Orleans Area
Local Contact Information
Bradley D. Wellons, M.A., J.D.
601.422.9575
bwellons@lphi.org
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Venues
All bars and gaming venues in New Orleans are smoke-free. Venues in Jefferson, Plaquemines, and St Bernard Parishes are not
Bay Cafe
5036 W. Esplanade, Metairie, LA 70006
DEUTSCHES HAUS
1023 Ridgewood Dr., Metairie, LA 70001
Rivershack Tavern
3449 River Rd, Jefferson, LA 70121
Shenanigans Kitchen and Cocktails
4612 Quincy Street, Metairie, LA 70006
The Bengal
4612 Quincy St, Metairie, LA 70006
Winston's Pub & Patio
531 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005
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
Electronic Support Card
Show your support for smoke-free workplace for everyone.
About Thirdhand Smoke
What you need to know about the residual nicotine and other chemicals left on indoor surfaces by tobacco.
Covid-19 and Secondhand Smoke
The facts about Covid-19 and secondhand smoke.
Healthier Air For All-Greater New Orleans
See how secondhand smoke impacts your community.
Jefferson Parish Supports Healthier Air for All
How Jefferson Parish Residents really feel about Healthier Air for All
Whiskey Cowboy Saloon Smoke Free Happy Hour
Jukebox Nola and Whiskey Cowboy Saloon invite you to help celebrate 5 years of being smoke-free in Jefferson Parish