Council pledges stall changes to voter ordinance
Four council members signed pledges not to amend a voter approved ordinance and Mayor DonCarlos says he will not propose changes if the measure passes. District 3 Barker Capetillo opposes rewrites, while Mahan and others emphasize respecting voters. The mayor calls the moves premature and urges study of facts before commenting.
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Scott Sheley
Lynn Caskey
Sammy Mahan
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Brandon Capetillo
Stephen DonCarlos
Don Carlos
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Council
Baytown Smoke Ordinance Debate Divides Voters
Harris County early voting runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at multiple sites with varied hours through Nov 3. Chambers County locations also offer voting through that date. Citizens debate secondhand smoke risks vs property rights, with council members split on smoking rules and health concerns.
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