Jump to full article: St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch, 2009-07-01
Author: Doug Moore ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
Intro: A controversial proposal to ban smoking in the city has attracted some unlikely combatants on both sides of the debate.
The American Cancer Society, an agency that preaches the dangers of smoking, opposes the bill, saying it is not strong enough. But among the bill's supporters are restaurateur Kim Tucci of the Pasta House Co. and entrepreneur Joe Edwards, who helped extend the Delmar Loop into St. Louis with the Pageant, Pin-Up Bowl and the Moonrise Hotel.
Edwards said he sees the smoke-filled days of clubs and bowling alleys giving way to younger crowds focused on health. Tucci said his restaurants went smoke-free about six years ago at the urging of customers, and it has not hurt his business.
The comments came Tuesday as city leaders considered a bill that would ban smoking in all restaurants and bars. A second day of hearings on the subject is scheduled for today at City Hall.
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