| Council votes NO for smoke-free |
| Written by Jonathan Terry | |
| Thursday, 26 October 2006 | |
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Tonight at the study session of the Kirksville City Council, they
made final
changes to a smoke free ordinance that would include bars, restaurants, public parks, and some indoor amusement areas. Overall, Breathe Easy supported the ordinance for a council vote. At the end of the meeting, councilmembers shared their stance on the issue. Only two councilmembers expressed interest in a council vote. The ordinance would require three votes to pass. They do plan to have a vote on November 15th but it will fail, and unfortunately, I am not sure that there is much we can do about this. Statements: Dale Blesz: Supports a council vote and has been the major supporter of the ordinance. Said would vote YES. Jill McCord: Supports a council vote and says will most likely be in support of the ordinance. Jeff Newton: Will abstain. Concerned with conflict of interest as he is a local restaurant owner. Does support the ordinance personally, but feels the conflict of interest is to much. Did say he would vote yes if he didn't own a restraunt. Martha Rowe: Not even sure she will vote to put this on the ballot. Will vote NO at a council vote. Tim Crist: Said that voting to put it to a ballot is the most he would do. Has openly spoke in opposition to the ordinance in the past. Keep an eye on your email for further details. As more becomes available or known, and now that the direction of this effort is changing, we will be in touch. Please DO reply to this email with any thoughts/ideas/concerns/etc as the Breathe Easy Smoke Free Ordianance Committee will be meeting next week and all of your ideas will be much appreciated. If you have time and a special interest in this matter, let us know and we would love to have you get involved in a new direction. THANK YOU for all your work. This is a big disappointment, but we will continue the momentum and work toward Clean Air in Kirksville. With great respect for each of you! Justin D. Puckett, DO |
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