I believe the smoking ban issue was a non-factor in the recent city elections. Although there were rumors that if so and so candidates were elected, the Minneapolis smoking ban would be revisited, I saw very little on-the-record candidate comments. Regarding the Hennepin County ban, St. Paul City Council Member Thune claims he will have a Mineapolis-style smoking ban for St. Paul on Mayor Coleman's desk when Coleman takes office and Thune says he is urging Hennepin County not to roll back. Here is the link: _http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/5727012.html_ (http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/5727012.html) Since the Hennepin County and St. Paul actions affect the Minneapolis-Richfield, Minneapolis-St. Louis Park and Minneapolis-St. Paul borders, I agree with Dave Strand it is well worth following what these jurisdictions are trying to do. Bill Dooley Kenny REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list.
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