Smoking ban 2011: How it went down
After four and a half hours of public comment, city council members were finally able to weigh in and vote on a proposed smoking ban for all Fayetteville bars. Here’s a brief recap of their final comments.
Topic: Smoking Ban
Proposed smoking ban for all Fayetteville bars fails to pass City Council
An amendment to an ordinance that would have banned smoking in all Fayetteville bars failed to receive enough votes to pass the City Council Tuesday night.
City council expected to vote on smoking ban Tuesday
After weeks of intense debate, the Fayetteville City Council is expected to vote on a proposed amendment that would ban smoking in all Fayetteville bars at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Maxine’s Tap Room honored for smoke-free efforts
The Northwest Arkansas Tobacco Free Coalition this week announced it has awarded Maxine’s Tap Room and owner Andrea Foren with the 2011 NWA Smoke-Free Business of the Year Award.
Public comments nearly split during smoking ban discussion
The third and final reading/discussion will take place at the next regular council meeting on June 7. If passed, the new law will take effect Jan. 2, 2012.
Smoking ordinance headed to council on May 3
With the help of at least two aldermen, members of the Northwest Arkansas Tobacco-Free Coalition will soon get to officially make their case for a smoking ban in all of Fayetteville’s bars.
Group discusses proposed smoking ban for Fayetteville bars
Members of the Fayetteville Council of Neighborhoods last week weighed in on a proposal that would ban smoking in all of the city’s bars. If passed, the measure would affect about 30 local establishments.
Poll: Would you support a smoking ban in all Fayetteville bars?
The Northwest Arkansas Tobacco-Free Coalition has scheduled a meeting to gauge public support for extending Fayetteville’s smoking ban to include all bars and taverns. Would you support such a measure?
