Fayetteville Voters Go To The Polls To Vote On A Smoking Ban
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Early voting has been heavy leading up to
tomorrow`s referendum on banning smoking in restaurants and
workplaces in Fayetteville.
Nearly 2100 votes were cast by Friday afternoon in the
emotional issue, which has drawn protests and various compromises
over the last eight months.
Washington County registrar Karen Combs Pritchard says about 200
people a day are casting early votes -- a number she says is
incredible for a special election.
After tabling discussions several times, the city council passed
an ordinance banning smoking in restaurants and workplaces, except
tobacco retail stores, last September.
Tomorrow`s referendum was forced by signatures gathered by Free
Choice Fayetteville, a group that opposed the ordinance.
