Politics & Government
Smoking Ban Public Hearings Begin May 6
St. Charles officials are asking for public input regarding a city-wide smoking ban that local lawmakers are considering over in the city council. The first meeting is to be held May 6.
Members of the St. Charles City Council are moving forward with an ordinance to ban smoking in the city.
But first, they're looking for input from residents.
The city council, along with Mayor Sally Faith, will host a series of smoking ban public hearings beginning May 6 at 7 p.m. inside St. Charles City Hall.
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The meetings are designed to offer residents and business owners an opportunity to give feedback on the issue.
The proposed law would ban smoking in the city, but likely hand out more than a dozen exemptions to businesses such as casinos, bars, bowling alleys and more.
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Council members discussed the bill—deemed the Smoke-Free Air Act—during the April 9 council meeting.
The other two meetings are planned for May 13 at St. Charles West High School; and May 20 at Blanchette Park's Memorial Hall. Both meetings will also begin at 7 p.m.
More information can also be found on the city's website.
Meanwhile, .
According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Conay is trying to protect the rights of owners of bars, restaurants and other businesses to decide for themselves whether to allow smoking.
Money generated from that bill—Hosue Bill 1021—would be handed over to local school districts.
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