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The discussion was polite but divided. Councilman and former mayor Ron Moss wanted to remove a provision from the proposed ordinance that would have banned smoking near workplace entrances. He also said the public had had its chance to speak during the public meetings.

Councilwoman Pat Cummings disagreed and backed the proposition that was eventually adopted. “Let’s put it on the ballot,” she said.

“It doesn’t matter where I come down personally on this issue,” Cummings said. “I think this is something for the community to decide. ... For this council to do it, I think is unwise.”

Moss said he felt comfortable with moving ahead without an election, and that council members were elected to lead.

“We were elected to make decisions,” he said, “and there are times when we need to step out and lead.”
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