Robert Warner, R-Baldwinsville, has been fighting the tobacco industry ever since he was elected to the Onondaga County Legislaturein1991. Throughout his 18 years Warner has been instrumental in passing major legislation limiting the power of tobacco companies. "I was the one that got rid of the Marlboro Man at P&C Stadium," Warner said. "I also led the move to get rid of smoking in restaurants. Six months later, New York State got rid of it, so we set a precedent here in Onondaga County." This afternoon Warner sponsored the motion to override the Tobacco 19 veto. The motion went against the traditional ideals of the Republicans but Warner has been fighting his party on this issue for as long as he has been around. The Democrats voted unanimously with Warner to override the veto. Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney vetoed the Tobacco 19 law in September. The proposed law would make it illegal for anybody under the age of 19 to buy tobacco. The intent of the proposed legislation is to get tobacco out of high schools. The eleven votes to override were just two short of the two-thirds majority needed. Eight Republicans voted against overriding the veto. Not even testimony from a community member could sway their opinion. Alissa Orlando, 17, is a senior at West Genesee High School. She has seen firsthand the negative effects of the current law."I see seniors giving cigarettes to underclassmen all the time, even in a Health Education Class," Orlando said.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Onondaga County Legislature-Tuesday October 7th, 2008
Robert Warner, R-Baldwinsville, has been fighting the tobacco industry ever since he was elected to the Onondaga County Legislaturein1991. Throughout his 18 years Warner has been instrumental in passing major legislation limiting the power of tobacco companies. "I was the one that got rid of the Marlboro Man at P&C Stadium," Warner said. "I also led the move to get rid of smoking in restaurants. Six months later, New York State got rid of it, so we set a precedent here in Onondaga County." This afternoon Warner sponsored the motion to override the Tobacco 19 veto. The motion went against the traditional ideals of the Republicans but Warner has been fighting his party on this issue for as long as he has been around. The Democrats voted unanimously with Warner to override the veto. Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney vetoed the Tobacco 19 law in September. The proposed law would make it illegal for anybody under the age of 19 to buy tobacco. The intent of the proposed legislation is to get tobacco out of high schools. The eleven votes to override were just two short of the two-thirds majority needed. Eight Republicans voted against overriding the veto. Not even testimony from a community member could sway their opinion. Alissa Orlando, 17, is a senior at West Genesee High School. She has seen firsthand the negative effects of the current law."I see seniors giving cigarettes to underclassmen all the time, even in a Health Education Class," Orlando said.
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