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City council makes stand against smoking ban  

City council members in the northern Kentucky city of Florence have voted against a proposed smoking ban despite strong public support for the measure.

The council voted 5-0 on Tuesday against the ban, which would restrict smoking in all public buildings, including restaurants and bars. Councilman Mel Carroll said he was concerned the ban would infringe on the rights of individuals and business owners.

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