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WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY II - 15, 1987 Name: Ron Saldana
Abstract
I. Get O.K. for restaurants to increase smoking section from 1/3 seating capacity to 50% if demand calls for it. 2. To eliminate requirement for "activated charcoal filtration systems", get 'general' standards for existing systems. 3. Loosen work place requirements to allow reasonable smoking areas for employees and customers.
Fields
- Named Organization
- AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organiza)Labor Union
- Chamber of Commerce
- Columbus Dispatch
- Finance Committee
- Philip Morris U.S.A. (See Philip Morris Incorporated)See Philip Morris Incorporated
- Senate
- TAN (Tobacco Action Network)Organization created by the tobacco industry to galvanize "grass roots" political action from among those who work in some capacity for the tobacco industry: growers, manufacturers, retailers of cigarettes, etc.
- Named Person
- Anderson, Ed
- Anderson, Richard
- Bebee, Steve
- Binnie, Steve
- Davidian, Ed
- Foley, Tim
- Hess, Debbie
- Jann, Irwin
- King, Carol
- Mahaney, John
- Marshall, M. Hurst (Tobacco Institute VP, c. 1987)M. Hurst Marshall was a TI Vice President. (Source: NM Tobacco Companies Personnel List). As of 12/1/93 and until at least 2/97 [was Director of Government Relations for RJRT Region 3 (which covered California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, S. Dakota, N. Dakota, and Wisconsin) [Sources: TI16470711/0712, RJRT fax from Gov't Relations dept., and RJR 518230245, 1997]
- Miller, Bob
- Minshew, George R. (TI Vice President)
- Mozingo, Roger L. (TI Lobbyist, Sr. VP, headed up state and local lobbying)Involved in state and local level lobbying for the tobacco industry. Was a Vice President at TI, in the State Activities Division in the 1970's & 1980's, later went to RJR. Roger L. Mozingo was Vice President of State Government Relations for RJR in 1994. (Source: R. J. Reynolds Summary - RJR Liability Notebook)
- Part, Bob
- Peterson, Jack (ETS consultant)1988 Went on media tours for TI discussing legal issues related to smoking in the workplace.
- Pruett, Bob (Director, Government Affairs)1998
- Saldana, Ron
- Shaheen, Alex
- Smith, Randy
- Trisler, Bill
- Weeks, David
- Williams, Rick
- Wilson, Pat (TI Govenment Affairs Region VII)
- Wolf, John
- Woodson, Walter N. (TI State Activities VP 1992)
- Wyler, Alicia
- Date Loaded
- 18 Jul 2005
- Box
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May 18, 1987
WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
MAY II - 15, 1987
Name: Ron Saldana
Region: IX
I. Significant Legislative Activity
o Rancho Mirage, CA: Material sent during past week, current strategy
is to meet with Mayor on Tuesday to obtain following concessions:
I. Get O.K. for restaurants to increase smoking section from 1/3
seating capacity to 50% if demand calls for it.
2. To eliminate requirement for "activated charcoal filtration
systems", get 'general' standards for existing systems.
3. Loosen work place requirements to allow reasonable smoking areas
for employees and customers.
We hope to get indication of support from Mayor on this - - if yes
it could require another first reading at May 21 hearing, if he
won't go we're prepared to do news releases and turn out the people
for Thursday hearing. Attached is the speaker llst from May 7 hearing,
sixty people testified, thlrty-elght on our side. Also, see attached
Kantor paper for Rancho Mirage.
o Cyprus, CA: City council discussed smoking restriction ordinance
following Orange County passage of their ordinance. Council directed
staff to work on draft. Target date back to council is June 8.
o:Siml Valley, CA: Attached ordinance which has passed first reading
and goes for final vote May 18, to be effective 30 days thereafter.
Workplace regualtions "loose" by today's activities. No real opposition
from local business community.
NOTE: No roll call taken on first reading introduction, roll call on
second reading.
o Orange County, CA: Attached is Randy Smith invoice, have not used
him since ordinance passed.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FR OH:
RE:
George Minshew
Bill Tr islet
Aotlvities Report and Legislative Update
Region III - May 4, 1987 thru May 15, 1987
ILLINOIS
STATE ISSUES
HB-20/SB-3?4
We requested that SB-374 be added to the IL HB-20 Action
Request. Permission was granted and a total of 498
letters were mailed to all TAN members on May 11, 1987.
A copy of the letter is on file at Washington
headquarters. HB-20 has passed 2nd reading and is now
ready for 3rd reading which must be on the floor by May
22, 1987.. Therefore we are expecting it to be called
sometime the week of May 18, 1987.
LOCAL ISSUES
Skokie, Illinois
Irwin Jann, our Chicago counsel, was contacted on May I,
1987 by this office. Mr. Jann talked to the mayor who
stated we would need counsel for this ordinance. We
will continue to plan for the public session hearing on
June I, 1987 before the Village Board.
Dupage County, Wheaton, Illinois
Dr. David Weeks did attend the meeting on May 6, 1987.
His report was that there were only two commissioners
present and both were anti-tobacco. No action was taken
at this meeting. Dr. Weeks' opinion is that this county
will try to initiate some kind of an ordinance or
resolution. A meeting will be held on May 27, 1987
before the sub-committee of the county board for a
decision on policy recommendations. We will monitor
through Debbie Hess and Kenneth Lahner.
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OHIO
STATE ISSUES
HB-171
After communication with Pete O'Grady, our Ohio counsel,
it was decided to move forward with a letter wrltinE
mobilization. On May 12, 1987 at total of 651 letters
were mailed to all TAN members. Alternative revenue
sources could be reviewed by the Senate Finance
Committee approximately May 21, 1987 and if any of these
sources are adopted our chances of cigarette tax rising
from the present 4-cents in this bill are less likely.
SB-5 1
The amendments for this bill were accepted on May 6,
1987. It now goes for 2nd reading. An analysis was
.received from C & B and forwarded to our Ohio counsel.
Copies are on file with Walter Woodson. The chairman
plans to move this bill onto the floor approximately May
28, 1987.
LOCAL ISSUES
Canton, Ohio
On May 4, 1987 Tim Foley, Assistant to the mayor was
contacted by this office. We discussed that he and the
mayor wish to recognize labor concerns. We suggested
the case of the "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board". There will be a
hearing on May 21, 1987. Dr. Jack Peterson will be our
scientific witness and Mr. Steve Binnie from ACVA will
testify on our behalf.
Local counsel, Alicia Wyler, from the firm of Day,
Ketterer, Raley, Wright & Rybolt has been employed to be
our counsel for this issue. Regional Vice President is
contacting allies and coalitions for this issue. They
are as follows:
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1) Tim Foley, Assistant to mayor
2) Bob Part, Manager of the Civic Center
3) John Mahaney, Retail Merchants Association
4) Rick Williams, Director of Sales for Hilton and
Legislative Director for local Hotel/Motel Assn.
5) Ed Anderson, Amster-Kirtz, an activist has been
excellent help for this issue
6) Richard Anderson, President, Canton Chamber
of Commerce
7) Alex Shaheen, Vice President, Small Business of
Canton Chamber of Commerce
NOTE: Mr. Richard Anderson and/or Alex Shaheen will
testify in opposition of this ordinance
8) Ed Davidian, Owner of Country Manor Restaurant
9) Carol King, Regional Executive Officer for Ohio
Restaurant Association
NOTE: Mr. Davidian and Ms. King will testify on our
behalf
10) Jack Nieholson, President of Local 1123, AFL-CIO
with Timkln Bearing Company
NOTE: Mr. Nicholson is a probable on testlfing
Columbus Dispatch Newspaper
Gone Tosca, O.A.T.C.D. reports that the editor of the
Columbus Dispatch Newspaper, John Wolf, stated that "the
paper has a no smoking policy within the business and he
feels it would be hypocritical for the paper to eontlnue
selling ad space for the promotion of tobacco
advertlsement".
FEDERAL ISSUES
This region employed David Scheler to start a phone
bank, which was approved by George Minshew, on this
program for Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. This program
was completed on May 15, 1987. We also contacted our
wholesalers of the IATCD, MTCDVA and OATCD and ask for
their assistance in generating letters and calls to the
members of the House Ways and Means Committee. We will
continue to monitor and report any activity on this
issue.
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MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES
Regional Director Interviews
On May I, 1987 Regional Vice President interviewed Mr.
Bob Pruett for this position. A resume was given to
George Minshew. On May 12, 1987 Mr. Minshew traveled to
the Region III office and held an interview with Mr.
Pruett.
On May 15, 1987 an interview was set up with Mr. Steve
Bebee for May 18, 1987 at 9:00 a.m. There were several
attempts to contact Mr. Bebee before this date, however
he was on vacation. Mr. Bebee called the morning of May
18, 1987 and stated he had decided, over the weekend, to
take another position, therefore interview was
cancelled. Regional Vice President continues his search
for a person to fill this position.
NCSL- Indianapolis, Indiana
This office finalized the accommodations for the NCSL
for July 26th through July 31st, 1987.
Computer Training
Mr. Bob Miller of TI was in the Region III office May
6th, 7th and 8th for further computer training. We feel
this will be very helpful to our region.
Conference Call
Regional Vice President participated in a conference
call on May 13, 1987 with Roger Mozingo, George Minshew,
Hurst Marshall and all Regional Vice Presidents
regarding field staff meeting to be held June 7th thru
June lOth, 1987.
Indianapolis 500 Qualification Day
Regional Vice President and Indiana lobbyists attended
the first day of qualifications which was hosted by Pat
Wilson, Philip Morris USA. We had a very successful
turnout. Several senators and representatives were
present and all had a "great time.. We appreciate
working with Pat and wish to thank her for a "job very
well done".
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NEXT WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
Travel to Canton, OH to meet with local counsel, build
allies and coalitions, prepare witnesses for their testimony
for hearing on May 21, 1987.
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