Jump to full article: Middlesboro (KY) Daily News, 2009-11-06
Author: Stephen Woodward
Intro: The possibility of a smoking ban for the city of Middlesboro was discussed at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.
Council member Ronnie Carter said several citizens had asked him about the possibility of a smoking ban in the city. Carter said he wanted to bring the matter before the council to discuss and find out if it was something that they could vote on.
Carter expressed his opinion on the matter.
“I don’t have a big problem with [smoking],” said Carter, adding that he thought smokers were more courteous now to those who didn’t smoke.
Council members Rob Lincks and Gary Mills also voiced their opposition to a ban.
When asked by council, Safety Director James Pursifull said that no city building had a smoking ban. . . .
Middlesboro resident Angela Jackson addressed the council and urged them to consider non-smokers in the debate.
“You have to work out something where you’re fair to everybody,” said Jackson.
Council members agreed that in order for the matter to be voted on, concerned citizens would likely have to present a petition.
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