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Kansas City’s vote for smoking ban gets North Kansas City’s attention 

Now that Kansas City voters have made their decision on a comprehensive smoking ban, leaders in neighboring North Kansas City are prepared to revisit the issue.

Mayor Gene Bruns said Monday that he planned to bring the smoking ban issue up for discussion at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. (The Neighborhood News was printed before the meeting)

In late 2006, the council considered a smoking ban in all public places but backed off after several North Kansas City restaurant and bar owners voiced opposition. They contended that a smoking ban would drive away customers.

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