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MEDIA ADVISORY
For events occurring January 20, 2015 
                                                                 
CONTACT
: Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
                   Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336

Press Conference to Support Los Angeles City Council Vote
to Ban Alcohol Ads on L.A. Public Property

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (January 17, 2015) – Alcohol Justice, youth, adults, and community organizations that make up the Coalition to Ban Alcohol Ads on Public Property in Los Angeles (www.NoAlcoholAds.org) will hold a press conference with political leaders in support of the passage of a prohibition on alcohol ads on city-owned and controlled property. The ordinance, nearly four years in the making, will then be voted on by the Los Angeles City Council.

"Money should never be part of this discussion. It is very dangerous. Young people that see those signs suffer great harm in their lives from the use of alcohol." - Kitty Dukakis

What:          Press conference before Los Angeles City Council Meeting Vote
When:         Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 9:30 a.m.
Where:       City Council Press Media Room 3rd Floor, Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Who:
         Speakers Include:
·      Bruce Lee Livingston, Executive Director/CEO, Alcohol Justice, MC of event
Why: 
“On behalf of Alcohol Justice, the Coalition to Ban Alcohol Ads on Public Property in Los Angeles, and all the people of L.A., we thank Councilmember Koretz for his leadership on this critical public health and safety issue,” stated Jorge Castillo, Advocacy Director at Alcohol Justice. “The day when residents, visitors, and especially our youth, are no longer assaulted by alcohol ads on L.A. city-owned property is almost here.”

Coalition Members include:
Supporters include
PRESS AVAILABILITY immediately after the vote: City Council Press Media Room 3rd Floor

TAKE ACTION: Send a message to Los Angeles City Councilmembers who have not yet declared their support for the ordinance: http://bit.ly/1ss2c4w

For More Information go to: www.AlcoholJustice.org and www.NoAlcoholAds.org