Jump to full article: Kenai Peninsula (AK) Clarion, 2009-03-13
Author: Phil Hermanek * Peninsula Clarion
Intro: Joe Camel claimed victory Wednesday night as the second central Kenai Peninsula city in as many weeks failed to introduce its own proposed ban on smoking cigarettes in all public places including saloons.
Almost as if scripted, Soldotna City Council members -- including Shane Horan, who initiated the proposal -- sat mute after the ordinance was moved for introduction by Councilman Scott McLane. Failing to be seconded by any council member, the ordinance died.
Mayor Peter Micciche later told about 40 residents who came to testify for and against the ordinance that under Robert's Rules of Order, parliamentary procedure dictates that an ordinance fails if it is introduced and does not receive a second.
The proposal would have expanded Soldotna's ban on smoking in restaurants to include all workplaces and all public places, including saloons and bars in private clubs.
A week ago, the Kenai City Council failed to introduce a similar ordinance.
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