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City-County Council votes to revisit proposal that had been in limbo
Jump to full article: Indianapolis (IN) Star, 2009-11-10
Author: Francesca Jarosz
Intro: After a setback last month that put its future in question, a proposal to ban smoking in most Indianapolis workplaces will return to the City-County Council in a few weeks.
A 16-12 council vote Monday brought the measure out of limbo, reinvigorating a heated, months-long battle pitting public health against personal freedoms. The proposed ban, which would strengthen an existing ordinance to include venues such as bars and bowling alleys, is scheduled to go before the council at its Nov. 30 meeting.
That would set up a potential showdown between the council and Mayor Greg Ballard, who has said he opposes expansion of the existing ban and made clear to council Republicans before the initial vote that he didn't want the ordinance to land on his desk.
Though lead sponsors admit they face a battle to get the measure passed, it could pick up support from some council members who previously voted against it.
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