Sunday, July 06 2008
A July 5th article in the Suddeath News & Tribune (www.newsandtribune.com), reports that the New Albany, Indiana City Council is considering implementing a smoking ban, but not before residents have a chance to weigh-in on the issue.
"It's the council's way of getting the opinions of the public on whether or not they want a smoking ban," City Clerk Marcey Wisman said.
She confirmed the council will not vote on the issue, as an ordinance has not been placed on the agenda.
Yet council members are expecting a full house to discuss the issue.
"I don't know that the smoking ban will pass, I don't know that there's a great outcry for it in New Albany, but I do know it's a business that's on its way out," Councilman John Gonder said.
Gonder — a nonsmoker — said he has received phone calls from residents on both sides of the issue, each with valid reasons. He said his mind is not yet made up, as he wants to hear from the public before casting a vote.
New Albany City Council to discuss possible smoking ban
