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New Albany City Council to discuss possible smoking ban 

Jump to full article: News-Tribune.net (The Online Edition of the New Albany Tribune and Jeffersonville (IN) Evening News), 2008-07-06
Author: DANIEL SUDDEATH

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A topic that usually drives high emotions on each side of the issue, the New Albany City Council will tackle the idea of implementing a smoking ban during a public hearing Monday.

The 6 p.m. gathering will prelude the regular council meeting, and is organized for residents to speak their minds on a smoking ban.

"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.

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