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VIDEO: Topeka city council approves smoking ban 

Jump to full article: KTKA-TV 49 ABC News (Topeka, KS), 2009-09-29
Author: Story by Marshanna Hester (Contact), Bethany Smith (Contact)

Intro:

The Topeka city council has approved a city-wide smoking ban.

The vote was 6-3 with John Alcala, Sylvia Ortiz and Jack Woelfel voting against.

The ban will go into effect for indoor public places and places of employment in 60 days.

During Tuesday night's meeting, council members heard from about 17 citizens who all spoke in favor of the ban.

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