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Council snuffs cigar bar concept 

Elections have consequences, and one vote makes a difference.

With heavy opposition voiced by Place One representative Bob Allen, Frisco City Council voted Tuesday night to direct staff to drop any further pursuit of a change in the anti-smoking ordinance to allow a cigar bar in Frisco Square.

Allen's predecessor prior to the May 9 election, Tony Felker, had voiced support for allowing such a personal choice when the matter came before council in April.

With Allen's lead, council members voted 4-2 to drop the matter.

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