"Fond du Lac Smoking Ban

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"Fond du Lac Expands Smoking Ban

Updated: Oct 23, 2008 12:02 AM " WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News: Fond du Lac Expands Smoking Ban

By Matt Smith

Within 90 days, smoking will be illegal in Fond du Lac bars, bowling alleys, and all workplaces.

After two-and-a-half hours of emotional input from residents and an hour of debate among council members, the Fond du Lac City Council approved expanding the city's smoking ban. Restaurants have been under a city smoking ban since 1999.

But first the council agreed to hear residents' thoughts on the proposal -- and a lot of people showed up with opinions.

The smoking ban ordinance passed 4-3.

The City Council approved one amendment which says if the State adopts a statewide smoking ban, the city will enact the state's version.

Several other proposed amendments failed, including holding an advisory referendum and extending the period before the broader smoking ban takes effect.

Bars and other businesses not previously covered by the smoking ban now have 90 days to comply.

Why not ban tobacco too? When the money keeps running out, these do gooders will be crying!