Conway Wood, 94, told the Albuquerque Journal he got reprimanded for using a salt packet he brought from home to season his asparagus.
After reading the complaints from senior diners, the mayor decided to take action on what he said may have been "well-intentioned" guidelines that don't pass the "common sense test." He had city staff review the guidelines, and now the city will provide a variety of condiments, including salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard and salsa that will be available with all senior meals served by the city. Berry also ordered the program to lift the coffee ban.
The new guidelines go into effect immediately.
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