mayorslay.comThe honorable Francis Slay may be a "butthead" for never getting back to Riverfront Times regarding our survey of local politicians and their views on smoking, but the St. Louis mayor is willing to share his thoughts via his blog. On Sunday the mayor once more blogged about a proposed city-wide smoking ban. Like his previous posts, the mayor is still in favor of a city-wide ban if St. Louis County also establishes a similar prohibition. But it seems Slay is growing somewhat frustrat
The St. Louis County Council last night was presented a bill that would ask residents to vote on an ordinance banning indoor smoking in bars and restaurants. The bill proposed by council member Barbara Fraser had few provisions, though more could be added next week. Among those being considered are clauses that would allow smoking outdoors, in casinos and a certain percentage of hotel rooms. charliedooley.comThere are no horse-drawn carriages on Charlie Dooley's website, but there are old cars.T
The St. Louis County Council voted 4-3 last night to move forward on a bill that would ask residents to vote on a smoking ban on the Nov. 3 ballot.The bill exempts casinos from the ban as well as taverns that generate more than 75 percent of their revenue from alcohol sales. Those exemptions would be rescinded, though, if the state or St. Louis City passes a tougher smoking ban that prohibits tobacco use in those facilities.
charliedooley.comCharlie DooleySt. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley this morning signed a smoking-ban bill that will bring the measure before voters on November 3. Dooley endorsed the bill despite objections from health agencies -- including the American Cancer Society -- which wanted him to veto what they view as weak legislation that doesn't fully ban smoking in public places.
