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Voters will decide proposed county smoking ban
Jump to full article: Suburban Journals (St. Louis, MO), 2009-10-20
Author: Jim Merkel
Intro: "This no-smoking ban would really be a nail in our coffin," Haupt said. She's among the owners of restaurants, bars and other businesses who contend the proposition would hurt their business.
County Councilwoman Barbara Fraser, D-5th District, disputes the contention that the measure, called Proposition N, would hurt business. "All indications are that 'smoke-free' actually helps business." she said.
She spearheaded the effort in the County Council to put Proposition N on the ballot. "It is good for the health of our community," Fraser said.
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