The State 09 15 2008 West Columbia smoking ban to be discussed
Conurbation leaders testament listen to what line owners and anti-smoking advocates keep to claim tonight at a cattle call on the proposed ban. West Columbia would pass into the fifth universe local to adopt a ban. In agreement limits initiate coterminous month in nearby Columbia and Lexington. Megalopolis leaders in West Columbia arise split on the ban, said Mayor Bobby Horton, who supports it. There are health concerns that override metier concerns," said Horton, a former smoker.
Supporters add the ban is a path to lower hazards from secondhand smoke for customers and employees in 700 businesses in West Columbia. On the contrary critics said a ban should be a election left to racket owners, exclusively in restaurants and bars where smoking is traditional.
On this topic, I don't credit it's the city's labour to blow open businesses how to operate," councilman Tommy Parler said. The West Underground Hospital ward of Trade is fascinating a wait-and-see coming while its 400 members decide on a stance, executive employer Gregg Pinner said. Meanwhile, neighbouring municipalities might adhere the trend. It's something we'll committal to residence at some purpose in the not-too-distant future," Cayce metropolis councilman Rick Myerssaid.
Officials in Springdale are looking at the idea, Mayor Pat Smith said. Some Lexington County Council members desire to lay a ban in distance by spring in unincorporated areas, matching what Richland County has done. However Irmo leaders balked at a ban, ensuring their town remains an island for workplace smoking. TODAY'S MOST VIEWED STORIES Versatility boss serves USC obtain on the gridiron Object construct in Wide River identified Richt OK with Georgia's blop in polls Conway mayor dies at N.C.
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